Are you looking for stability within an established provider of Residential Childcare where you have the resources to deliver high quality care for children?

* Job Title: Registered Children's Home Manager

* Home Type: 4 Bedded EBD home - therapeutic PACE approach

* Location: Vale of Belvoir (NG32)

* Basic Salary: £52,250 - £62,700 (DOE)

* Bonuses: Up to £13,000 based on Ofsted & Occupancy

* Overall Package: Up to £75,700 p/a

* Annual Leave: 33 days including bank holidays

* Incredible Head Office Support with dedicated HR & recruitment, finance, learning and development, and clinical teams

Who will you be working for?

Take on the registration of this fantastic 4 Bedded EBD home in the Vale of Belvoir (NG32)!

This organisation is well-established with over 20 solo-to-four-bedded EBD homes across the Midlands, along with three independent schools and their very own therapeutic assessment & clinical team, led by expert psychologists.

You would be supported by an incredibly kind and experienced Senior Management Team who have been running children's homes for decades as well as having two Deputy Managers in post to rely on. There are also three other operational homes within a 15-minute journey to collaborate with when times get tough.

The Package & Benefits:

* Basic Salary: £52,250 / £57,475 / £62,700 p/a (Depending on Experience)

* Performance Bonuses: Up to £13,000 p/a (based on Ofsted and Occupancy)

* Overall package potential: Up to £75,700 per annum!

* Professional Development: Opportunity to complete a fully funded & accredited Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, paid induction program, and continuous training opportunities, including the therapeutic 'PACE' approach, and more!

* Pathway for promotion: Show great performance and access realistic opportunities for development into a Dual-Registration, 'Home Opener', or Operations/Senior Management role

* Wellbeing & Recognition: Access to eight free counselling sessions, Employee Assistance Program, cash-back scheme for dental, optical and physiotherapy care, Blue Light Card cost reimbursed, and Skin Vision (An award-winning app for dermatologist analysis of skin concerns, aiding early detection of skin cancer)

* Digital Reporting and Rota: Utilise ClearCare software for reporting and recording and RotaCloud for easy management of your rota

* Internal Support: Dedicated Head Office, HR & Recruitment, Finance, Learning & Development, and Clinical Teams to let you focus on your home

* Holiday: 33 days of paid annual leave, including bank holidays.

* Additional Benefits: earn up to £500 per referral with the Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme, access to over 3000 gyms at discounted rates, free meals on shift, and more!

What Will The Role Entail?

As a Registered Children's Home Manager, you will be the backbone of the home. You will pull from your extensive experience working in children's homes to manage and lead your passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home, second-to-none delivery of care for young people, and Ofsted excellence.

The Successful Registered Children's Home Manager Candidate Will Excel At:

* Running a children's home to 'Good' or 'Outstanding' standards, adhering to Ofsted's Children's Home Act (2015), Quality Standards, and Safeguarding Procedures

* Managing a staff team, completing supervisions and appraisals, and ensuring trainings are completed in line with Quality Standards

* Developing and reviewing Ofsted required paperwork such as care plans, behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and regulated “Reg” reports & attending and engaging in LAC, EHCP, PEP and Pathway Planning meetings and reviews.

* Communicating effectively with young people, colleagues, families, and external professionals.

* Conducting administrative tasks such as health and safety checks, medication audits, rotas, finances, and taking part in recruitment activities and inductions

* On-call responsibilities; ensuring the home has your expert advice in out-of-hour crises

Requirements for the Registered Children's Home Manager role:

* Minimum of 2+ years' experience leading a team specifically within a children's home environment

* Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

* Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

* An understanding of the SCCIF, Children's Home Act (2015), and Quality Standards, the ability to register as a manager with Ofsted, and pass a Fit Person's Interview

* A genuine passion for supporting the well-being and healthy development of young people, as well as for your staff team

If you are keen to discuss the Registered Children's Home Manager vacancy further, have more questions, or this one isn't quite the right fit, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Any successful candidates will, as per Safer Recruitment guidelines, undergo an enhanced DBS check, references, and an employment history verification