Registered Manager (childrens services)

Experienced Registered Children's Manager required! With exposure of working with young children in a person centred setting.

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• RM5
• Responsible individual
• Coventry

Full Job Description

JCG - Registered Manager Job Description

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Coventry

Job Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: Responsible Individual (RI) and Managing Director (MD)

Salary: Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead a new children's home for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in Coventry. This is a rare opportunity to shape a home that is driven by therapeutic principles while ensuring children receive the highest standard of care in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment.

The successful candidate will benefit from strong active support from a Responsible

Individual that is a registered Social Worker and has extensive experience in

imbedding reflective and restorative practice models. The Registered Manager will not be alone in decision making and have support from the RI and MD.

As the home expands to a second property within two years, the Registered

Manager will play a key role in shaping the group's growth while maintaining

exemplary standards of care.

What We Offer You:

Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum

Generous annual leave entitlement

Person-centred professional development, including training in therapeutic

Practices and Restorative practice

Continual Professional Development with an RI that is a registered Social Worker

Main Responsibilities

Leadership and Compliance:

Manage the home in compliance with: - Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015) - Safeguarding procedures and policies - OFSTED SCCIF (Social Care Common Inspection Framework)

Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring timely reporting

and resolution of safeguarding concerns.

Maintain OFSTED readiness at all times, achieving and maintaining a

minimum rating of "Good" or "Outstanding."

Implement and regularly review the home's Statement of Purpose, ensuring

it reflects the high standards of care provided.

Care Delivery:

Provide care and support for children aged 8-17 years, ensuring their emotional, educational, and social needs are met.

Support children in overcoming challenges stemming from trauma or adversity by fostering positive relationships and encouraging growth.

Collaborate with external professionals such as therapists, psychologists, and

social workers to develop tailored care plans.

Champion children's rights and ensure their voice is central to

decision-making.

Team Development:

Train and develop a motivated and skilled staff team.

Provide ongoing supervision and appraisals, fostering a positive and

supportive team culture.

Support staff in implementing therapeutic principles in day-to-day care.

Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring clarity and accountability among team

members.

Operational and Resource Management:

Oversee the home's daily operations and staff rotas.

Conduct regular audits of health and safety, compliance, and home maintenance, addressing issues promptly.

Manage budgets efficiently, ensuring financial sustainability while meeting the

home's operational needs.

Maintain accurate and professional records, ensuring compliance with

regulatory standards.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Build strong relationships with professionals that are working with the children/young people.

Ensure timely submission of Reg 44 and Reg 45 reports to relevant

authorities and OFSTED.

Represent the home in external meetings, promoting the group's ethos and

achievements.

Why Join Us?

Our client is proud of their values and principles that are underpinned

by trauma informed practices. They are privately funded and financially robust,

meaning we can provide the resources and support needed to create an exemplary level of care.

They prioritise both the well-being of our children and the professional development of all staff. This role is an opportunity to work with a management team committed to providing strong, active support so that you are empowered to focus on delivering outstanding outcomes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Achieve and maintain an OFSTED rating of "Good" or "Outstanding."

Address all audit and inspection actions within specified timeframes.

Maintain consistent staff development and retention rates.

Ensure accurate and timely documentation of care plans, incident logs, and

regulatory reports.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

o Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential

Childcare (or willingness to complete within 12 months)

o A minimum of 5 years' experience in children's residential care, with at

least 2 years in a supervisory role

o Proven experience achieving "Good" or "Outstanding" OFSTED ratings

o Strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation

o Full UK driving license and access to a car

Desirable:

o Additional qualifications in therapeutic practices or child psychology

o Experience working with children with EBD

Skills and Competencies:

Exceptional leadership and team-building abilities

Strong knowledge of safeguarding protocols and child protection laws

Excellent organisational and decision-making skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

High level of resilience and ability to work under pressure

Additional Requirements:

Flexibility to participate in on-call duties and respond to emergencies

Ability to travel between multiple homes if required

Commitment to continuous professional development