Registered Manager - Children's Home

Hartlepool, County Durham

£55000 - £57000/annum

Registered Manager – Children’s Home
Location: Hartlepool
Salary: £55,000 - £57,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager, or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up, to lead a brand-new children’s residential home in Hartlepool.
The home will support children and young people aged 10–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an excellent opportunity to shape a new service from the outset, build your own team and create a positive, child-centred environment.
The Role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and development of the home, including:

Supporting the Ofsted registration and inspection process
Recruiting, managing and developing the staff team
Ensuring high standards of safeguarding and care
Maintaining compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
Managing budgets and operational resources
Building relationships with local authorities, families and professionals
Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people

About You
We are looking for someone with:

Minimum 2 years’ residential childcare experience
Experience at senior or management level
Level 5 Management qualification or willingness to work towards it
Good knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and SCCIF
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people

Benefits
£55,000–£57,000 salary plus:

31–32 days’ holiday (day off for birthday, in addition to generous leave package.)
Flexible working.
Enhanced pension
Death in service benefit
Birthday leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Health cashback and employee discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced family and sickness benefits

Applicants must be UK-based with full right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Some evening and weekend working may be required.
This role is subject to satisfactory references, safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS

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