Job Application

Job title - Registered Manager

Location - Durham

Salary - £50,000 per annum + bonus + benefits

Duration - Perm/Full-time

Sector - Social Care

Applications - (see below)

A leading Care and Education Provider is actively recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to look after 5 vulnerable children. All their children's homes have Good or Outstanding OFSTED ratings, and the company has been named in the Top 100 in the 2023 Inspiring Workplaces Awards. Along with a salary of £50,000 per annum, you will also receive a bonus scheme, and a range of benefits.

You will play a crucial role in leading and managing the care teams to ensure the delivery of exceptional care and support to children and young people. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our care homes and services, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and legislation. With a focus on a trauma-based approach, quality, safety, and person-centered care, you will work closely with our staff to create a supportive and positive environment for our children and young people.

As Registered Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Taking responsibility for all aspects of staff recruitment, effective deployment of staff/bank and Agency workers across the service, referrals, admissions, and care practice.
• Ensuring the service delivers at a high level to meet the young people's needs and can provide quantitative and qualitative data to evidence the outcomes achieved by young people.
• Guaranteeing the service meets and complies with all regulatory and statutory requirements as a minimum. Delivering the service to meet all contractual standards of placing authorities and where possible exceed the standards.
• Supporting and directly line managing the team with delegated responsibility to the Home's senior management team.
• Establishing that efficient and effective administrative and electronic systems are in place and being used to meet obligations for recording and reporting to comply with standards.
• Certifying that the service performs within budget and at a level to achieve the highest Ofsted inspection rating, supporting a programme of continuous business  improvement.

We're looking for a Registered Manager with the following essential experience:

• Proven track record of positively impacting the lives of children.
• Extensive experience in a relevant residential childcare position. Would consider someone from a social services background - child protection.
• Previous experience in a supervisory and managerial role.
• NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young People's Workforce.
• LEVEL 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
• Recent Ofsted Inspections with a "Good" or "Outstanding"

They have a trauma-based approach to working - They are working in partnership with multi- award-winning Innovating Minds, setting a precedent as the first residential children's home service to take progressive steps to deliver trauma-informed care.

To apply for this role as Registered Manager, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.

The recruitment process prioritises safety and includes thorough vetting procedures, including references and enhanced DBS checks.