Registered Service Manager - HW People : Job Details

Job Opportunity: Registered Services ManagerLocation: CA7 and CA6 AreasSalary: Competitive (DOE)

My client, a leader in the Residential Children’s Care sector, is seeking a Registered Services Manager to oversee a Multi-Building Residential Children’s Home. This pivotal role involves managing the care of 4-6 children, typically on a short-term basis, ensuring their progress, safety, and wellbeing. You will lead a dedicated team while collaborating with external agencies to define permanency plans and ensure high-quality care in alignment with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership: Lead a team, ensuring a cohesive approach to service delivery and effective management of admissions and discharges.
• Quality of Care: Promote positive outcomes and safeguarding, ensuring children’s voices are heard and their rights respected.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain high standards of care and ensure the service complies with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements.
• Team Development: Mentor and guide staff to deliver exceptional care and performance.
• Financial and Administrative Oversight: Manage budgets, staffing structures, and administrative tasks, including payroll and reporting.
• Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with local authorities, families, and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for the children in care.

Essential Experience:

• Significant experience as an Assistant Manager or Registered Manager in children’s residential care settings.
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, quality standards, and safeguarding.
• Experience of managing budgets and leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage challenging situations with resilience and patience.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent).
• Enrolled in Level 5 Diploma (or willingness to complete within 2 years).

Additional Requirements:

• Full driving license.
• Satisfactory DBS check.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced leader passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children. If you are driven by the desire to lead and make measurable progress in children’s care, we’d love to hear from you.