A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 'Good' rated 5-bed children’s residential home in the Worthing area, supporting children and young people aged 8–18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Our client is looking for an experienced, passionate and resilient Registered Manager who can provide strong leadership, develop a high-performing team and ensure children receive consistently high standards of care. This is an excellent opportunity for an established manager who is looking to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people while taking responsibility for the successful day-to-day running and continued development of an established residential children's home.
Key Responsibilities
Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the children's home
Provide strong, visible and supportive leadership to the staff team
Recruit, develop, motivate and retain a committed team
Establish a clear vision, shared goals and consistently high expectations
Ensure care is delivered in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Maintain the home's registration with Ofsted
Lead on auditing, budget management and effective monitoring of the home
Complete Regulation 45 reports and other required monitoring and reporting
Promote and maintain the highest standards of safeguarding
Ensure children’s wishes, feelings, rights and individual needs are heard, respected and reflected in their care
Promote equality, inclusion and a genuinely child-centred approach
Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, professionals and other stakeholders
Create a positive working environment where good practice is recognised, developed and encouraged
Provide guidance, supervision and support to staff, helping them to achieve their potential
Respond confidently and appropriately to challenging or demanding situations
Participate in the on-call rota on a pro-rata basis
About You
At least 2 years' management experience within a children's residential setting
A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Previous experience of achieving a Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspection outcome
Proven experience of leading, developing and motivating a staff team
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
The confidence and resilience to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively
A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A professional, honest and values-driven approach
The ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism and good character
What’s on offer?
Salary up to £56,000 per year
Bonus for achieving a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating
31 days' annual leaveHigh-quality training and ongoing professional development
Regular performance development and management support
Monthly clinical supervision with a psychotherapist
Automatic enrolment into a workplace pension
The opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated children's residential care team
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people
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