Children's Home Registered Manager

Job Title: Children's Home Registered Manager

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Children's Home Registered Manager to lead and manage a children's residential home in Taunton, Somerset. This pivotal role involves ensuring the home operates in compliance with legislative and regulatory standards, delivering high-quality care, and supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the children's home, ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and other relevant legislation.
• Managing and developing the home team to deliver a holistic, therapeutic approach to care.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people in the home, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Building strong relationships with external agencies such as social services, health providers, and education teams to support young people's needs.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of individual care and support plans, including risk assessments and behaviour management strategies.
• Ensuring accurate and timely recording of incidents, safeguarding concerns, and daily activities using the clients reporting system.
• Leading staff recruitment, supervision, and performance management to maintain high standards of care.
• Promoting participation and ensuring young people's voices are heard and respected in all aspects of their care.

Requirements & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing a children's residential home or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015, safeguarding, and child protection procedures.
• Mandatory compliance with Enhanced DBS Check and Full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive team environment committed to high standards of care.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

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