Registered Manager in St Helens, St. Helens

Registered Manager

Location: St Helens
Salary: £65,000 per annum + up to £5,000 Ofsted Bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle essential

Job Description

We are currently recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead a dual-registered Children's Residential Home in St Helens.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children's Residential Manager or Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management and development of the home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance with Ofsted regulations.

You will lead and develop a residential care team, promote a positive and therapeutic environment, and ensure children and young people receive safe, personalised care that supports their individual needs and achieves positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the children's residential home, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards.
• Ensure effective safeguarding practices and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
• Oversee care planning, placement planning, risk assessments and individual support plans.
• Lead, recruit, supervise and develop a team of residential childcare staff.
• Promote a child-centred and therapeutic approach to care.
• Monitor staff performance, training and professional development.
• Ensure accurate records, reports and regulatory documentation are maintained.
• Manage medication procedures and ensure safe practice.
• Build effective working relationships with local authorities, social workers, families and external professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards this qualification where appropriate.
• At least one year's experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential home.
• Good knowledge of Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Experience of safeguarding, care planning, risk assessments and managing residential childcare teams.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a team and maintain high standards of care and compliance.
• Experience within a dual-registered or multi-placement children's home would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Ability to commute to or relocate to St Helens.

Salary and Benefits

• £65,000 annual salary.
• Up to £5,000 Ofsted bonus.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a dual-registered children's residential home.
• Supportive working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.

If you are an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within children's residential care and are looking for an exciting new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.