Registered Manager (Children's Home) - Derby

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Job Description Registered Manager (Children's Home)
Location: Derby Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (x1 day WFH)
Reports to: Operations Manager / Responsible Individual (RI) & Directors
Liaises with: Senior Management Team, Education Staff, Care Staff, Young People, Families/Carers, External Professionals, Regulatory Bodies
Job Purpose
As the Registered Manager, you will have full legal and operational responsibility for the Children's Home in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. You will lead the home strategically and operationally, ensuring outstanding care, strong safeguarding practice, high staff performance and full regulatory compliance.
You will be accountable for the quality of care, safeguarding, staffing, financial management, complaints, health & safety and overall performance of the home. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to drive continuous improvement and deliver the organisations vision and values.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Service Delivery
Hold full responsibility as the Registered Manager under the Care Standards Act
Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards
Lead the delivery of the Statement of Purpose and Certificate of Registration
Set, monitor and continuously improve standards of care
Ensure every young person has a robust, outcome-focused care plan
Take ultimate responsibility for placement stability and quality
Oversee and manage the homes complaints process
Ensure effective communication systems within the home and with education providers
Care, Safeguarding & Outcomes
Act as the lead safeguarding professional for the home
Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are fully embedded and followed
Protect young people from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation
Ensure young peoples voices are central to all care decisions
Promote emotional wellbeing, independence and resilience
Ensure children's needs are met at all times, including during crisis situations
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of practice
Staff Leadership & Development
Provide strong, visible leadership to the full staff team
Line manage senior staff and ensure effective supervision at all levels
Ensure safe recruitment, performance management and disciplinary processes
Ensure all staff receive high-quality induction, training and appraisals
Develop a positive, accountable and high-performing staff culture
Promote leadership development and professional qualifications
Multi-Agency & Partnership Working
Work closely with social workers, education providers, therapists, psychologists and health professionals
Represent the home in reviews, audits and multi-agency forums
Build constructive working relationships with families/carers and partner agencies
Promote a strong therapeutic, multi-disciplinary approach to care
Finance, Resources & Compliance
Take full responsibility for budget management and financial control
Monitor ongoing expenditure and report to the Operations Manager
Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management
Maintain premises, vehicles and equipment to high standards
Ensure all recording, reporting and auditing systems meet regulatory requirements
Provide weekly and monthly management information reports
Additional Duties
Participate in the senior on-call rota
Support the strategic development of the wider organisation
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, guidance and best practice
Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the seniority of the role
Person Specification
Essential
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent)
Minimum 5 years experience in residential children's homes
Minimum 2 years management experience in a children's home
Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted Inspection Framework
Proven experience applying policies and procedures in residential care
Confident safeguarding leadership capability
Proven ability to lead, motivate and manage staff teams
Strong experience of inter-agency working
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritise, manage time, resources and competing demands
Calm, decisive leadership in crisis situations
Emotional resilience, professionalism and accountability
Desirable
Experience working with young people with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs
Experience managing HR processes including disciplinaries and grievances
Experience delivering staff training and development
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Safeguarding Commitment
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, full safer recruitment procedures and satisfactory references.

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Location:
Derby
Salary:
£60,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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