Wiltshire Council are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead Canons House, ensuring the highest standards of care for children and young people with complex disabilities. This is a statutory role with overall accountability for the service, driving quality, compliance, and positive outcomes in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Care Standards.

Set-up: Mostly on-site, some hybrid flexibility

Rate: £453/day via umbrella inside IR35

Duration: Initial 3 month, subject to extension

Hours: Full-time position

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the emotional and physical wellbeing of children and young people
• Oversee care planning, risk management, and service delivery to achieve positive outcomes in line with regulatory and Ofsted requirements
• Manage, develop, and support a multidisciplinary staff team, including supervision, recruitment, training, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and standards, including health & safety, safeguarding, and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Build effective partnerships with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to deliver integrated, high-quality care

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in social work, nursing, teaching, or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Children & Young People, plus a recognised management qualification
• Significant experience working with children with disabilities and their families within a residential or care setting
• Proven leadership experience (minimum 2 years at senior/deputy manager level) with responsibility for staff management and service delivery
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Care Standards, safeguarding, and current childcare legislation
• Demonstrable skills in leadership, communication, risk management, and budget oversight, with the ability to drive high standards and challenge poor practice

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