Back to search
Registered Manager Residential Children’s Home.
Location: West London
Must be in a management role currently working with Children.
Must have complete understanding of Ofsted Regulations and how an Ofsted regulated service operates.
Must have knowledge of “Every Child Matters” framework.
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care.
Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Health & Social Care or Degree level.
Or willing to take.
If currently you are working with CQC & Ofsted regulations. we would like to speak to you.
Salary: £53,000-£56,000 experienced applicants, increase will be discussed
Opportunity for Multi-site Manager development, with more earnings.
Flexibility on work hours: Start and finish times.
Hybrid working request will be considered.
Progression: The service is a fast-growing service, the applicant placed in this role will have the opportunity to grow into further career development.
A list of additional very interesting benefits which will be discussed at interview stage.
Must have 2 years’ experience in residential home setting with children and young people. 11years to 16years
Working as a Children's Home Registered Manager, you must be willing to go above and beyond for the children and young people, ensuring that they have an experience of childhood that they can reflect upon and carry with them into adulthood. Your team must be driven by a shared ambition to ensure that the children and young people have an experience of childhood that they deserve, one filled with fun, laughter, friendship and discovery.
- To manage the day to day running of the children’s home and ensure that it meets the expectations and standards as set out in its Statement of Purpose.
- To ensure that the home is consistently meeting standards set by the company and set out in legislation (the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 for example), and to ensure that the home is continuously operating within the Ofsted Registration criteria.
- To confidently lead the home though any external and internal inspection and audits / inspections.
- To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and ensure that the home remains fully compliant.
Safeguarding
- The Children's Service is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children in our care. All staff have a key role and responsibility in this area however more specifically as a Registered Manager you will:
- Perform the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead, acting as a source of advice on child protection matters and for co-ordinating action within the home.
- Undertake risk assessments in relation to children, staff, visitors, premises, and equipment to identify any risk factors and take any necessary / appropriate remedial action required in a timely fashion.
- Promote a culture of openness and transparency, ensuring anyone feels confident to whistle-blow where necessary on poor practice.
- Report and liaise where appropriate to Children’s Social Care Services, Ofsted, LADO’s, MASH, and other relevant professionals involved in multi-agency safeguarding arenas.
- Make decisions with the child at the centre at all times.
Serious applicants only. Applicants who really care and want to make a difference in Children and young people’s lives.
