Childrens Registered Manager

Role: Registered Children's Home Manager

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Hours: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Salary: £53,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

What will you be doing?

- Taking overall responsibility for the leadership, management and development of a 6-bed therapeutic children's residential home.

- Registering with Ofsted and ensuring the home operates in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

- Creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment that promotes positive outcomes for children and young people.

- Leading, motivating and developing a team of residential support workers, seniors and deputies to deliver outstanding care.

- Ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of all practice and that concerns are managed appropriately and effectively.

- Managing staffing, recruitment, supervision, training and performance management.

- Monitoring and maintaining quality assurance processes, audits and compliance standards across the service.

- Building effective relationships with local authorities, placing authorities, social workers, families, education providers and other professionals.

- Managing referrals, admissions and placement matching to ensure the needs of young people can be successfully met.

- Overseeing budgets and resources to ensure the effective operation of the home.

- Championing a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach to support children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

- Driving continuous improvement and striving towards achieving and maintaining a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.

Experience/Qualifications Required:

- Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).

- Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Senior Manager within a children's residential setting.

- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation and children's residential care standards.

- Experience supporting children and young people with EBD, trauma, attachment difficulties and complex needs.

- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.

- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

- Experience managing budgets, compliance and operational performance.

- Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

- Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references.

Benefits

- Competitive salary of £53,000 - £60,000 per annum.

- Performance-related bonus scheme.

- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

- Support towards further qualifications and career progression.

- Generous annual leave entitlement.

- Company pension scheme.

- Employee Assistance Programme.

- Access to therapeutic and clinical support networks.

- Opportunity to lead and develop a high-quality therapeutic service making a genuine difference to children's lives.