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Registered Manager - Children's Home
- Posted 20 May 2025
- Salary £50000 - £55000 per annum + plus bonuses
- LocationHatfield
- Job type Full time
- Discipline Children's Residential
- ReferenceRM/HF/052025_1747742404
Job description
Location: Hatfield
Salary: Up to £55,000 plus bonuses
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (flexible hours, including on-call duties)
Annual Leave: 32 days (including Bank Holidays)
Salary: Up to £55,000 plus bonuses
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (flexible hours, including on-call duties)
Annual Leave: 32 days (including Bank Holidays)
About the Opportunity
Leader Recruitment Group is excited to collaborate with a respected provider to recruit a dynamic Children's Home Manager for a 4-bed residential home in Hatfield, specialising in Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team, deliver outstanding care, and shape the lives of young people in a nurturing, therapeutic environment.
Leader Recruitment Group is excited to collaborate with a respected provider to recruit a dynamic Children's Home Manager for a 4-bed residential home in Hatfield, specialising in Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team, deliver outstanding care, and shape the lives of young people in a nurturing, therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the home's operations, ensuring exceptional care and compliance with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations.
- Drive strategic planning and service development to achieve outstanding outcomes for young people.
- Lead, mentor, and train staff, overseeing work patterns, appraisals, and QCF Level 3 care-focused training.
- Foster trusting relationships with children to support their emotional growth and recovery.
- Act as a positive role model, creating a safe and supportive environment for both staff and young people.
- Oversee budgets, financial performance, and safeguarding to maintain high standards.
- Collaborate with external professionals to promote the well-being of young people.
About You
- Essential:
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior role within a children's residential setting.
- Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People's Workforce; achieved or working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People's Management).
- Strong understanding of The Children Act 1989, Children's Homes Regulations, and safeguarding protocols.
- Proven experience in budget and financial management.
- Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility for on-call duties.
- A proactive, enthusiastic leader with a hands-on approach to people management.
- A track record of delivering high Ofsted ratings.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary up to £55,000, plus a £5,000 welcome bonus, 21% annual salary bonus.
- Generous 32 days' annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
- Free DBS check and renewals, plus ongoing training from an award-winning Learning and Development Team.
- Pension scheme and access to wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounts for retail, holidays, and more.
- Monthly Awards to celebrate outstanding contributions with exciting prizes.
- Clear career progression opportunities within a supportive, growing organisation.
INDHSMC
Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
