Childrens Home Registered Manager

North Benfleet Source: WhatJobs

Up to £5,000 relocation package if you…

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach.Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fixing what needs fixing, together.

This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it.

This Registered Manager opportunity offers a competitive base salary of £51,731 - £59,606, the opportunity to earn up to £16,000 in annual bonuses , and a £5,000 relocation package for those willing to move for the role.

More importantly, this is an opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of four remarkable young people. This 4-bedded Learning Disabilities home supports two sets of twins, with the younger children aged 8 and the older young people aged 17, all of whom are engaged in education and supported to achieve their own individual goals and aspirations.

The children have a range of needs, including Autism and Global Developmental Delay, with three communicating non-verbally. Every day is about understanding each child's unique way of experiencing the world, celebrating their progress and ensuring they have every opportunity to develop confidence, independence and meaningful life experiences.

As Registered Manager, you'll lead a highly experienced and settled team who are passionate about providing consistency, stability and exceptional care. Together, you'll create a home where children feel safe, valued and understood, helping them to build trusting relationships, celebrate achievements and create positive memories that will stay with them for years to come.

Working alongside Compass' therapeutic and education services, you'll have the support and resources to deliver truly child-centred care and make a genuine difference where it matters most. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a home built on strong relationships, nurture potential and help shape brighter futures.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
At least 2 years in a role supervising and managing staff.
Has their NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young People's Workforce.
Has their Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
Has achieved a “Good” or “Outstanding” grade within recent Ofsted Inspections.

What makes Compass different?

A designated psychologist within each homes and community.
A dedicated education service.
Industry-leading training and support with renowned psychologists.
Direct therapeutic work with children.
A member of Community of Communities.
Child-centred budgets and homes decorated to the highest standard.
Supportive and reliable on-call system.
A wide range of organisational support from IT, HR and Marketing and bespoke database systems, giving you the time to do what is important within your home.

Why work for Compass?

A competitive salary which includes a range of performance-related bonuses.
Up to £5,000 relocation package if you relocate in order to take this role.
Annual leave starts at 25 days, in addition to bank holidays, and increases to 28 days following two years of continuous service (Capped at 28 days).
Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations).
Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
Receive support through your Ofsted inspections.
Training options for therapeutic training qualifications.
Engagement days, individual team building and house holidays.
An experienced staff team of your choice with a Deputy Manager, Seniors and Support Workers.
With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
Group Life Assurance Scheme: upon successful completion of you probation review, 3 times your annual salary will be provided to your designated beneficiary, should you die whilst employed at Compass.

The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We have excellent internal frameworks including REACH and GRACE which all contribute towards your day-to-day job role.