Dual Registered Manager - Children’s Residential Homes – Up to 75k plus excellent benefits package

Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Manager ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Dual Registered Manager to lead and oversee two Ofsted-regulated children’s homes, delivering high-quality care and outstanding outcomes for young people.

You’ll be responsible for the overall leadership, compliance and development of two residential homes in Wisbech and Histon, Cambridgeshire which vary in size (5 and 2 bedrooms respectively).           

These will be Ofsted-regulated children’s residential homes, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and development for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as well as emotional, behavioural, and complex needs between the ages of 8 and 12 years old.

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

As the Registered Manager you’ll be reporting to the Responsible Individual/Director of Care Quality & Governance and you will:

·       Ensure both homes meet all Ofsted and regulatory requirements

·       Maintain the highest standards of care, safeguarding and professional practice

·       Develop and implement effective policies, systems and care plans

·       Build strong relationships with external agencies, families, and stakeholders

·       Be accountable for budget management, staff performance, and home development

About You:

We are looking for a dynamic and resilient leader who can balance the operational needs of two homes while championing the rights and voice of every child.

·       Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

·       Experience as a Registered Manager in a children’s home

·       Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting with 1+ years at supervisory/Deputy/management level.

·       Strong knowledge of safeguarding, The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and therapeutic care.

·       Proven leadership and team management experience

·       Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills

·       Full UK driving licence is desirable.

·       Flexibility to be part of the on-call rota (some evenings/weekends).

·       Knowledge of SEND and multi-agency working.

Some of the benefits we offer in return for your hard work:

• 33 Days holiday including bank holidays.
• On-site parking
• DBS Certificate paid for by Excelcare*
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Comprehensive Induction Program
• Staff Appreciation Days

*Terms & Conditions apply

If you are a Registered Children’s Home Manager ready for your next challenge – this could be the ideal role for you, so please apply online today. We look forward to hearing from you.