Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester
Salary: £53,000 – £62,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Careermakers Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Hyde.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Registered Manager, or an experienced residential childcare professional with strong management experience, to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the home and lead a team in delivering consistently high standards of care.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing the service, maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring children and young people receive safe, nurturing and person-centred support.
Key Responsibilities
* Take overall responsibility for the effective management and smooth running of the home
* Lead, supervise and develop the residential care team
* Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, relevant legislation and internal policies
* Maintain high standards of safeguarding and child protection
* Oversee the development, implementation and review of individual care plans and risk assessments
* Ensure effective approaches are in place to support challenging behaviour and emotional needs
* Manage staffing levels, rotas, supervision and performance
* Maintain accurate records and ensure high standards of quality assurance
* Work collaboratively with social workers, families, education providers, health professionals and other external agencies
* Support the recruitment, training and ongoing development of staff
* Promote positive outcomes, independence and wellbeing for children and young people
* Drive continuous improvement across the service
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Previous management experience within a children’s residential setting
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes Regulations
* A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection
* Experience leading, supervising and developing residential care teams
* Strong knowledge of care planning, risk assessment and behaviour support
* The ability to manage challenging situations effectively and professionally
* Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
* A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
Package
* Salary of £53,000 – £62,000 per annum, dependent on experience
* Permanent, full-time position
* 40 hours per week
* 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children’s residential professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the development and success of a residential service.
To apply, please submit your CV or contact Natalie at Careermakers Recruitment for further information
Salary description
£53000.00 - £62000.00 per year