Job Description

Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Formby
Salary: £50,596-£56,759

About the Role:

We're looking for a compassionate, skilled, and driven Registered Manager to lead our children's residential care home. Reporting to the Children's Service Lead, your primary responsibility will be to create a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive and reach their full potential. You will oversee all aspects of the home, managing a dedicated team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding the wellbeing of every child in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
• Lead and manage the home, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislation.
• Develop staff skills and manage all people-related matters, including recruitment and performance.
• Maintain a positive and supportive environment that maximizes staff potential.
• Care Delivery:
• Provide high-quality, therapeutic care and advocacy for children and young people.
• Ensure the staff team is equipped to deliver the highest standards of care.
• Governance and Compliance:
• Oversee regulatory inspections, ensuring standards align with Ofsted requirements.
• Implement robust care and medication practices, safeguarding procedures, and comprehensive record-keeping.
• Partnerships and Collaboration:
• Work closely with local authorities, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Actively participate in Nugent's leadership meetings and operational management discussions.
• Safeguarding and Health & Safety:
• Act as the designated safeguarding lead, responding to concerns immediately.
• Ensure health and safety guidelines are followed, and that the premises are secure and well-maintained.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (essential).

Experience:

• Significant experience working with young people in residential care (essential).
• Proven supervisory and management experience within children's residential care (essential).

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of child development, Children's Homes Regulations (2015), and therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to lead a team, manage challenging behaviour positively, and provide high-quality care and advocacy.
• Excellent communication skills, strong IT proficiency, and experience in preparing accurate and professional reports.

Attitudes:

• Commitment to safeguarding and to the potential for personal growth in each young person.
• Dedication to diversity, inclusion, and always representing our values.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people

If you're a compassionate leader with a passion for transforming young lives, apply today to join the team and make a real difference.

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