Job Description

Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care
Location: Leeds, UK
Salary: £48,474 - £51,515 per annum
Reporting to: Service Delivery Manager
Responsible for: Deputy Manager, Senior Practitioner, Residential Practitioners, Students

About Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council aims to be the best council in the UK, with a vision to make Leeds the best city for children and young people to grow up in. We are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we promote diversity to ensure our workforce reflects our community.

Our work and values emphasize:

• Teamwork for Leeds
• Transparency and trust
• Inclusivity with all communities
• Fair treatment
• Wise spending

Role Overview

As a Registered Manager, you will manage the home and lead a dedicated staff team to provide tailored, high-quality care for children and young people. You'll be responsible for maintaining a safe, stimulating environment that supports assessment, care, education, and health, while fostering both emotional and physical wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Manage and inspire staff, overseeing recruitment, training, and appraisals.
• Child Advocacy: Act as an advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Risk Management: Develop, monitor, and implement risk management and care plans tailored to each child.
• Compliance: Ensure the home operates in line with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and all quality standards.
• Behavioural Support: Use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques to address challenging behaviours effectively (training provided).
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Lead effective information-sharing practices and multi-agency assessments.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgets to ensure effective and efficient allocation of resources.

Special Conditions:

• This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
• You must apply to Ofsted (HMCI) to become the Registered Manager for the home within seven days of starting.
• Work hours are flexible based on the needs of the service and may include weekends and holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Degree level education and NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent).
• Leadership: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (training provided if needed, completion required within two years).
• Experience: Within the last five years, at least two years in a residential care role and one year supervising or managing staff.
• Social work qualification (preferred but not required).

Essential Skills and Experience

• Leadership & Development: Proven ability to manage, supervise, and develop a team.
• Risk Management: Experience in care planning, risk assessment, and case management.
• Communication: Ability to engage children, build rapport, and communicate effectively across professional levels.
• Advocacy: Commitment to ensuring children and young people's views and needs are prioritized.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015, child development, and child protection procedures.

Personal Characteristics

• Physically fit to perform all job requirements, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
• Committed to professional development and continuous improvement.
• Adherence to Leeds City Council's policies on equality, diversity, health, safety, and wellbeing.

If you are a skilled, compassionate leader with a passion for helping children and young people thrive, we encourage you to apply and be a part of Leeds City Council's commitment to children and families!

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