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Do you want to work in a children s home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person s life? Are you an experience leader in residential childcare, passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment? Apply today to join our client s team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day. They are seeking a passionate, experienced Home Manager to work closely with the Registered Manager to oversee the daily running of the home, lead and support the staff team, and ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding are consistently maintained. The Home Manager is a key operational leader who supports the Registered Manager in ensuring safe, therapeutic and high-quality care within dual registered children s homes. This role holds greater responsibility than a Deputy role so it s ideal for a Senior or a Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in their career. Our client is committed to providing a stable and nurturing home for children and young people, using Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and trauma-informed care as the foundation of everything they do. Location: Ollerton Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week) Salary: £45,000 per annum DOE Shift Pattern: Typically, 9am 5pm, though shifts will be required to cover sickness and annual leave What Our Client Offers: Competitive Salary. 40-hour Full-Time Contract. 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Performance bonuses £100 for achieving a Good Ofsted rating and £200 for Outstanding . Therapeutic training, including DDP, to develop advanced skills in trauma-informed care. Continuous professional development opportunities, including structured 1-1 and group managerial training development workshops throughout your probationary period. A supportive, inclusive work culture where diversity is respected and individuality is valued. An organisation guided by the belief that Every Step Forward Matters focusing on progress, growth, and the unique journey of every staff member and young person. What They re Looking For: A minimum of 2 years experience in residential childcare, including leadership responsibilities. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Level 5 is preferred but not required. DDP therapeutically trained or willing to complete the training within the probation period. Strong safeguarding knowledge, understanding of regulatory framework and the ability to respond effectively to concerns. Ability to manage, motivate and develop a staff team. Requirements: Minimum age 22 (Ofsted requirement). Must have the right to work in the UK. Full manual UK driving license. Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting. A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates. What You ll Be Doing: Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management of the home and be the main point of contact when the Registered Manager is unavailable. Lead shifts, ensuring the smooth running of the home and adherence to care plans, routines, and safeguarding procedures. Oversee compliance, service quality and team development, including supervisions, appraisals, and performance management. Oversee the daily operation of the home, ensuring routines are followed, staffing levels are safe, and the environment remains calm, nurturing and well-maintained. Provide leadership to the team and oversee staff deployment and rotas. Ensure the care provided is trauma-informed, person-centred and tailored to the needs of the children and young people. Lead and facilitate staff meetings, ensuring effective communication and team cohesion. Ensure placement plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans are up to date and implemented in daily practice. Work collaboratively with professionals, families, and external agencies to support the young person s care plan, contributing to meetings, providing written reports and ensure communication across the team is clear, timely and accurate. Contribute to Ofsted inspections, quality assurance, and continuous improvement processes. Act as a role model for therapeutic and DDP-informed practice, embedding reflective and relational approaches across the team. Provide on-call support and cover when required. About Our Client When you join our client, you become part of a team dedicated to making a lasting difference in young people s lives. They value your expertise, invest in your growth, and celebrate your achievements, because when their team thrives, so do the young people they care for. They are a recognised and respected provider of supported living and adult services, known for delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs. With a strong track record in empowering adults to live safe, meaningful, and independent lives, they are now expanding into Ofsted-registered children s residential care. This exciting new chapter reflects their commitment to supporting young people with high acuity needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties. Their new children s homes are designed to offer intensive, trauma-informed therapeutic care, led by skilled teams and supported by clinical professionals.

Children's Home Registered Manager (4 bed home) Location : Nottingham Contract Type : Full-time, permanent Specific Hours: 39 hours per week Salary: Up to 64,280 (includes Ofsted and Occupancy bonuses) Accountable to: Accountable to the Responsible individuals and Operational Directors At Dove Adolescent Services we support young people within our care to develop emotional resilience to achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. The underpinning ethos within our homes is of fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others, to support them within their future transitions into adulthood. We are currently seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager to join our services in Nottingham , looking after our brand new 4 bed home . Main Purpose of Job The Registered Manager needs to hold accountability and overall responsibility for the day to day management of the home to ensure we deliver a high quality level of care, ensuring the home actively promotes the rights of young people as individuals and provides them with quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation. To lead a team of care workers, in conjunction with relevant legislation and guidance to ensure that good outcomes are achieved for young people within the home to meet their physical, psychological, emotional & social development. To contribute to the overall ethos, values and aims of organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for Service and Practice The development and delivery of high-quality care in accordance with relevant Legislation, Regulations, including Ofsted SCCIF and The Organisations Policy and Procedures guidelines, showing an awareness to integrate an equal opportunities approach, and working in an anti-discriminatory way and incorporate safeguarding responsibilities. Adherence to all legislative guidelines in respect of Health & Safety and ensure that all staff have adequate working knowledge and training. The keeping of appropriate records relating to both young people and employees and the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems within the organisation. The provision of management information including the collection and return of statistical information as required. To develop and promote new techniques and approaches to childcare provision based in the home and be part of the senior team of the organisation, positively promoting its well-being. To attend, prepare for and chair various meetings both internally and externally. On a rota basis to take on-call responsibilities - if required to undertake sleep in shift to cover shortfalls. The ability to write concise and evaluative reports and oversee all written communication to enable us to sustain the required standards. To be responsible for decision making when appropriate. Oversight of all admissions and discharges to the home. An ability to innovate change and effectively lead a vision in line with the organisational ethos. All Managers will be expected to have a relevant Diploma level 5 or equivalent or be prepared to work towards this. Human Resource Management To be involved in the recruitment of new employees, ensuring all relevant checks are completed. To ensure that all staff are adequately inducted, supervised and appraised in line with the organisational policy To oversee Continuous professional development of staff team - ensuring all mandatory training requirements are met. To maintain effective Rota's and complete monthly expenses. To undertake the investigation of grievances, complaints, and disciplinary matters (at an appropriate level) in accordance with the Organisational policies and procedures. Management of Physical and Financial Resources Monitoring the service budget and all financial transactions, ensuring financial targets are achieved and adhered to. Responsibility for ensuring that the overall maintenance of the service premises and equipment meets requirements. External Affairs To promote the organisation in a positive way with external agencies, other professionals and members of the general public as required To liaise with commissioners/ referrals manager regarding admissions. To attend and contribute to psychotherapy leadership and management forums and to lead these meetings within team. Required Attributes Enthusiasm in providing the highest quality care and education Experience of managing a team Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures Familiarity with the needs of vulnerable individuals Demonstrate high standards of safe working practice Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, young people and outside agencies Ability to maintain emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviour Demonstrate respect for appropriate boundaries and authority Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to equal opportunities Holds a current UK driving licence / has the use of appropriate transport Flexible and reliable Participate in management forum and contribute to development of work practice, policies and procedures etc. Benefits 25 days per annum plus 8 statutory holidays 3000 Bonus- Outstanding Ofsted Report Full Occupancy Bonus- 600 a month On Call payments- 25 weekday, 35 weekends 39 hours full time, sleep in duties required as set out per Rota of home. Some office days will be required to assist in administrative duties Petrol Allowance - Paid when using own car - proof of business insurance must be provided Pension - In line with the organisational Pension Scheme and government guidance Dove Adolescent Services Ltd established 1993 provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Job Title: Registered Manager - Childrens Home - EBD Location: Nottingham, NG23 (Brand New Home) Salary: £48,000 per annum (potential to earn up to £55,800 through Ofsted and Occupancy bonuses) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role: We are currently recruiting for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand new 4-bed residential children's home in the NG23 area of Nottingham. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service from the ground up, shaping a nurturing environment for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) of mixed genders. Key Responsibilities: Lead the home in line with Ofsted regulations, ensuring the highest standards of care and safeguarding. Register the service with Ofsted and maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements. Manage a team of care professionals, promoting development and strong team performance. Ensure the home operates effectively, achieving positive outcomes for the children and young people. Take part in the on-call rota as required. What's on Offer: Competitive base salary of £48,000 per annum Opportunity to earn up to £55,800 through bonuses: Ofsted Bonus: £3,000 for an 'Outstanding' rating Occupancy Bonus: £400 per month On-Call Allowance: £25 per weekday, £35 per weekend day 25 days annual leave, plus 8 statutory bank holidays Supportive working environment with career progression opportunities Requirements: Must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Previous experience managing a children's residential home Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practices Ability to register the home with Ofsted