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Registered Manager - Children's Home

Hatfield, UK
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Company: LEADER RECRUITMENT GROUP

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £50000 - £55000 per annum + plus bonuses

Location: Hatfield
Salary: Up to £55,000 plus bonuses
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (flexible hours, including on-call duties)
Annual Leave: 32 days (including Bank Holidays)

About the Opportunity
Leader Recruitment Group is excited to collaborate with a respected provider to recruit a dynamic Children's Home Manager for a 4-bed residential home in Hatfield, specialising in Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team, deliver outstanding care, and shape the lives of young people in a nurturing, therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of the home's operations, ensuring exceptional care and compliance with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations.

  • Drive strategic planning and service development to achieve outstanding outcomes for young people.

  • Lead, mentor, and train staff, overseeing work patterns, appraisals, and QCF Level 3 care-focused training.

  • Foster trusting relationships with children to support their emotional growth and recovery.

  • Act as a positive role model, creating a safe and supportive environment for both staff and young people.

  • Oversee budgets, financial performance, and safeguarding to maintain high standards.

  • Collaborate with external professionals to promote the well-being of young people.

About You

  • Essential:

    • Minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior role within a children's residential setting.

    • Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People's Workforce; achieved or working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People's Management).

    • Strong understanding of The Children Act 1989, Children's Homes Regulations, and safeguarding protocols.

    • Proven experience in budget and financial management.

    • Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility for on-call duties.

    • A proactive, enthusiastic leader with a hands-on approach to people management.

    • A track record of delivering high Ofsted ratings.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £55,000, plus a £5,000 welcome bonus, 21% annual salary bonus.

  • Generous 32 days' annual leave (including Bank Holidays).

  • Free DBS check and renewals, plus ongoing training from an award-winning Learning and Development Team.

  • Pension scheme and access to wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme.

  • Discounts for retail, holidays, and more.

  • Monthly Awards to celebrate outstanding contributions with exciting prizes.

  • Clear career progression opportunities within a supportive, growing organisation.

INDHSMC

Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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