Registered Manager
- Annual Salary: Up to £55,000
- Location: Sutton Coldfields
- Job Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Leave Entitlement: 28 Days Holiday + Birthday Off
Join us as a Registered Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping a children’s home from the ground up. This position offers the unique opportunity to create a lasting impact on young lives by delivering high-quality, ethical care focused on the well-being and development of children.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Leadership and Accountability: Lead a team to achieve excellent outcomes for children, using performance data and evidence-based measures to drive continuous improvement.
- Home Management: Oversee all aspects of the home, ensuring services are innovative, responsive, and of high quality, tailored to each child’s needs.
- Team Motivation: Inspire and manage a team of deputy managers and residential care staff, ensuring regulatory staffing levels and effective coverage.
- Professional Development: Provide regular supervision and performance reviews to foster a skilled and qualified workforce.
- Safe Environment: Maintain a safe and positive environment by adhering to safeguarding and health and safety policies.
- Compliance: Keep all legal and statutory records up-to-date in line with regulatory requirements.
- Budget Management: Manage budgets effectively, ensuring efficient expenditure.
- Partnerships: Develop effective relationships with local authorities, partner agencies, and other external organisations.
- Service Review: Collaborate with the Responsible Individual to continuously improve service provision and support business development.
- Adaptability: Adjust work priorities and targets as needed in a changing environment.
- Additional Duties: Undertake other duties as necessary, focusing on what’s right and effective for children.
- Equality and Diversity: Promote and implement Lazarus Care’s Equality and Diversity strategy.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Education: NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, with a commitment to obtain a Level 5 Diploma.
- Experience: Significant experience within a Children’s Home, knowledge of the Ofsted Regulatory Framework, and a strong commitment to safeguarding children.
- Skills: Excellent leadership, management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Abilities: Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and with external agencies.
Benefits:
- Performance Bonuses: Up to £2,000 for “Outstanding” Ofsted rating, plus additional bonuses for good performance and occupancy rates.
- Healthcare Benefits: Details to be confirmed, including free gym membership and a wellbeing package with spa access.
- Professional Growth: Paid induction and support with career development through training opportunities.
- Recognition: Monthly staff awards, special recognition awards, and long-service awards.
- Additional Perks: Company car scheme, company-wide engagement days, and team-building activities.
To apply for the Registered Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role with us.