Ribble Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager or Deputy Manager to lead a newly established children's residential home. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a home, embedding a strong culture of safeguarding, high standards, and child-centred care.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the service, recruiting and developing a skilled team, and creating a safe, nurturing, and aspirational environment where children and young people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead the Ofsted registration process and maintain ongoing regulatory compliance

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Ensure the home meets the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

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Provide strong, values-led leadership, supervision, and development for staff

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Promote positive behaviour support and trauma-informed care

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Ensure robust safeguarding and safer recruitment practices are embedded

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Build positive professional relationships with children, families, and external stakeholders

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Confidently lead the home through Ofsted inspections, driving continuous improvement

About You

You will:

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Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or working towards

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Have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a children's residential setting within the last 5 years

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Have experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager

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Demonstrate strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, regulations, and inspection requirements

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Be confident in opening and developing a new service

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Be resilient, child-focused, and committed to achieving positive outcomes

What's on Offer

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Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

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Full support throughout the Ofsted registration process

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Opportunity to shape policies, culture, and practice from the outset

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Supportive leadership and Responsible Individual

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Ongoing training and professional development

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A genuine opportunity to make a lasting difference from day one

If this role is of interest, please click to apply or send your CV to the email provided