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Children's Home Registered Manager
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Apricus Resourcing is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading provider of children's residential care for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist two-bedded children's home.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation dedicated to delivering outstanding care and positive outcomes for young people aged 12–18 years with complex mental health needs and those at risk of self-injurious behaviours.
Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team, including an on-site education provision, clinical professionals and therapists, you will play a key role in supporting young people through their care journey and helping them achieve the goals outlined within their individual care plans.
The Opportunity
As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently delivered while maintaining compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to deliver exceptional outcomes for young people while creating a positive and supportive environment for both residents and staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the daily operations of a two-bedded children's home.
* Develop and oversee comprehensive care plans tailored to each young person's individual needs.
* Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing staff team.
* Ensure every young person has an allocated Key Worker responsible for implementing their care plan.
* Maintain high standards of care in line with the Children's Homes Quality Standards and Statement of Purpose.
* Build effective relationships with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
* Manage safeguarding concerns, complaints and child protection matters appropriately.
* Attend and contribute to care planning, reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
* Promote a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people.
* Effectively manage budgets and resources to ensure the home's commercial and operational success.
About the Client
Our client is one of the UK's leading providers of specialist children's residential care and education services. They are committed to helping children and young people achieve positive outcomes by delivering high-quality, therapeutic care within supportive residential settings.
With a strong focus on professional development, leadership and employee wellbeing, this organisation offers excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.
What's on Offer
* Salary up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
* Comprehensive induction programme.
* Ongoing management and leadership development through an in-house Leadership Academy.
Essential Requirements
* A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people in residential care.
* Minimum of 2 years' experience working within children's residential care.
* At least 1 year in a supervisory or management position within the last 5 years to meet Ofsted registration requirements.
* Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (essential).
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (preferred), or willingness to enrol within six months of starting.
* Strong understanding of Children's Homes Quality Standards, SCCIF, safeguarding and relevant childcare legislation.
* Proven leadership, organisational and budget management skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Sound knowledge of trauma-informed practice and supporting children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
* Full UK driving licence.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Children's Home Registered Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apricus Resourcing is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client for this permanent vacancy. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence