Dual Registered Manager - Residential Childcare
Location: Blackpool
Salary: £65,000 + £8,000 Bonus scheme

Job Purpose
To deliver the highest quality of care across two Children's Homes in line with the organisation's integrated therapeutic model. The post holder will ensure a therapeutic and nurturing environment that reflects the Company's core values and promotes positive outcomes for young people.

The role is responsible for ensuring effective service delivery, supporting staff development, and maintaining compliance with the Quality Standards for Children's Homes, achieving consistently 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted ratings.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Promote a safe, structured and nurturing environment, addressing any unsafe practice or concerns immediately.
• Maintain high standards of childcare practice and adapt to meet the individual needs of young people.
• Ensure staff practice aligns with care and placement plans, incorporating the views and wishes of young people.
• Monitor, assess and record young people's development and progress.
• Empower young people to participate in decisions about their lives and the running of the home.
• Implement, monitor and review systems, policies and practices within the homes.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of both homes, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted and regulatory standards.
• Ensure adherence to the Children's Homes Quality Standards and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and manage duty allocation effectively.
• Lead staff induction, supervision, appraisal and facilitate regular team meetings.
• Identify training needs and support continuous professional development.
• Participate in safer recruitment processes including selection and appointment of staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation within the homes.
• Develop and maintain strong professional partnerships with local authorities, external agencies, families and stakeholders.
• Work in line with the Statement of Purpose and contribute to the strategic development of the service.
• Promote equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Manage budgets and maintain financial oversight of both homes.

Other Responsibilities
• Undertake mandatory and service-specific training as required.
• Participate in on-call duties as rostered.
• Provide emergency shift cover when necessary to maintain safe staffing levels.

General Statement
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to amend duties as required, provided the general character and level of responsibility of the post remains unchanged.

Equal Opportunities
The Company is committed to Equality of Opportunity and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination, including on the grounds of race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or age.

Person Specification
Our organisation welcomes applications from all members of the community and values diversity, integrity, personal strengths and professional capability.

Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a children's residential setting.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a management role within children's residential care.
• Level 3 Diploma (QCF) for the Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Children and Young People's Residential Management) or equivalent.

Essential Skills & Knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
• ICT literate.
• Experience managing budgets and staff rotas.
• Effective time management skills.
• Sound understanding of the needs of Looked After Children.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including:
o Children Act 1989
o Care Standards Act 2000
o Children's Homes Regulations 2015
• Thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles and practice.

Personal Attributes
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for young people.
• Ability to work effectively in partnership with Local Authorities and other agencies.
• Ability to supervise, motivate and develop staff teams.
• Confidence in implementing and reviewing policies and procedures.
• Reflective, analytical and solution-focused approach.
• Flexible, resilient and able to prioritise in a dynamic environment.
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude.

Additional Requirements
• Willingness to provide short-notice cover where required.
• Participation in on-call duties outside normal office hours.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Suitability to work with vulnerable young people (subject to appropriate checks).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

If you are an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up or an established Registered Manager seeking a confidential move to a supportive and high-quality provider, I'd love to hear from you. For more information about the role, please call Rory on (phone number removed) or send your CV and a Cover Letter to (url removed)