Registered Manager - Connect2Dorset : Job Details

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Weymouth (Dorset)

Contract Type: Temp - Perm: 37 hours

Salary: £40-45 per hour

Type: On site

About Us:

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role/Responsibilities:

We require an experienced Registered Manger of College House And Harbour East Outreach.

The Registered Manager is responsible for leading the children's home, ensuring high-quality care, staff management, and compliance with The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards. Their day involves supervising and supporting staff, overseeing children's care plans and safeguarding, managing budgets and home operations, liaising with multi-agency professionals, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment. They maintain records, conduct audits, and prepare for inspections while driving continuous improvement to enhance the home's stability and outcomes for children.Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Diploma Level 3 children and young people (minimal standard)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards it)
• Thorough Understanding of Children's Home Regulations and Quality Standards
• Experience in Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Strong Leadership and Staff Management Skills
• Driving licence

Desirable:

• Trauma-Informed Practice Knowledge
• Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills
• Ability to Manage Budgets and Resources
• Ability to manage a large team with measurable outcomes
• Ability to upskill the team to share the expectations of the work load.

Benefits

Dorset Council has ample onsite parking, with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority as well as competitive rate of pay

Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions, or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post. We offer a £250.00 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.