Registered Manager

Job Description:

JM Workforce Services are currently working with a Children's Social Care provider, with an experienced and respected Directorship and RI already in place based in Leicestershire to recruit a Registered Children's Home Manager.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Registered Manager to lead a residential children’s home in Leicestershire. The Registered Manager will oversee the overall management and operation of the home, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, fostering a positive culture, and providing strong leadership to the staff team.

Please be aware you must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the residential children’s home, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are maintained.

• Lead, inspire, and manage a dedicated team of staff, providing supervision, guidance, and support.

• Develop and implement individual care and behaviour plans, along with risk assessments for each child, ensuring their needs are effectively met.

• Maintain effective communication with children, families, external agencies, and professionals involved in their care.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and safeguarding procedures.

• Manage budgets, resources, and administrative tasks efficiently.

• Promote a positive and inclusive environment that values diversity and respects the rights of children and young people.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of service delivery, implementing improvements as necessary.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within a residential children’s home setting.

• Consistent Good or Outstanding Ofsted Judgements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)

• Sound knowledge of Ofsted legislation, regulations, and best practices in childcare.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and resolve complex issues effectively.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

JM Workforce Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. A thorough background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Company events

• Company pension

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leicester, Leicestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (essential)

• DBS (preferred)

• Level 3/4 in Children's Residential (essential)

• Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Children's Homes (preferred)

Work Location: In person