Job Description

Exciting new opportunity for a Registered Children Manager - Workington, Cumbria.

A skilled and passionate Registered Manager is required to join a growing organisation who provide care for children and young people within a residential setting. With their new children home in Workington, for 4 young people with EBD, we require a Registered Manager who has the knowledge and experience within similar settings and working to OFSTED legislation and who thrive on making a difference to the lives of young people! The company is a young organisation who are experienced, compassionate, child centred, and honest.

Do you want to be part of it and help make a real impact and difference?

What's on offer?

✨ Career Progression - shape your future in a company that invests in you.

✨ Personal Development - Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you thrive.

✨ The Freedom to Shape Care Practice - Bring your ideas to life and influence how care is delivered.

✨ A Supportive & Nurturing Environment - Work within a team that feels like family.

✨ The Opportunity to Change Lives - Every day, your work makes a real difference.

Other good bits!

• Salary is negotiable and for a skilled experienced RM a salary of £65k, rising to £67.5k once 2 children in the home and up to £70k once 4 children in the home.
• £2000 registration bonus
• £500 bonus for 'Good' Oftsted rating and £1000 bonus for an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating
• 33 days a/l including bank holidays

The role:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the children residential service, to be registered for 4 young people aged between 8-18.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of care staff to deliver high-quality care.
• Develop and implement individual care plans tailored to the needs of each child.
• Maintain effective communication with children, families, and external agencies.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care practices and make improvements as necessary.
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently to ensure the sustainability of the service.
• Promote a positive and inclusive environment that encourages personal growth and development.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Ideally hold the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent, or willing to work towards this.
• Hold a minimum of the Level 3 or 4 in residential childcare
• Proven experience in a managerial role within a children residential setting, or at least 2 years experience within the last 5 of working in a residential setting for children and young people with experience of supervising and managing staff teams.
• Strong understanding of child development and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in children care.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and training.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate leader looking to make a difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you! Apply now!

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