Residential Registered Manager at Polaris Community, Lancaster

Residential Registered Manager
Location: Slyne, Lancaster
Salary: £50,000 per annum with the potential to earn up to £55,000 through bonuses
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week

Are you an experienced, ambitious leader ready to take the next step in your residential career?

Bay View Childcare, which is part of the Polaris Community, is looking for a child-focused Registered Manager for our established children's home in Slyne, Lancaster.

Our children's home cares for four children aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care, where you will be supported to lead with confidence, develop your team and make a meaningful difference to children's lives.

Why Join Bay View Childcare?

At Bay View Childcare, you will be part of a supportive organisation with clear systems, experienced leaders and a shared commitment to excellent care. We value strong leadership, reflective practice and professional development, and we will give you the tools and support to lead effectively and make a lasting difference.

You will benefit from a strong support network designed to help you succeed in your role, including:

• Part of the wider Polaris Community: You will benefit from specialist central support services, including:
  • Designated recruitment team
  • HR people and employee relations support
  • Quality assurance and compliance teams
  • Learning and development programmes
  • Safeguarding specialists
  • Health and safety teams
• A proven track record of excellence: Our homes consistently achieve Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings, providing a stable and high-performing environment for senior leaders
• Strong systems and operational structure: Well-established systems, processes and frameworks support the day-to-day running of the home, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality care
• Hands-on senior leadership: You will receive visible, practical support from an experienced leadership team, including the Responsible Individual, Operations Director and Managing Director
• Leaders who understand the role: Our senior team includes experienced former Registered Managers, so you will receive knowledgeable and responsive support from people who understand the demands of the role
• A wider professional network: Collaborate with a broader residential community of managers and professionals, sharing best practice and accessing helpful resources
• Opportunities to influence: Get involved in wider participation groups and initiatives, including diversity and inclusion forums, giving you a voice beyond your home
• Continuous development and shared learning: Access training, development opportunities and peer support to continue growing professionally

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children in the home. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead staff practice, maintain strong safeguarding arrangements and drive continuous improvement in line with Bay View Childcare's standards, ethos and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

You will provide confident leadership, ensuring care is child-centred, outcomes-focused and responsive to the individual needs of each child. This includes maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safe staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments and effective multi-agency working.

You will support and develop your team through supervision, mentoring and care-focused training, ensuring care plans, safeguarding procedures and support services are implemented consistently and effectively.

What We Offer

In addition to a rewarding and meaningful career, we offer:

Bonus Opportunities

• £3,000 Ofsted bonus for achieving an Outstanding inspection outcome
• £2,000 occupancy bonus for achieving 90% occupancy

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Company pension scheme
• Regular professional supervision
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Access to wellbeing programmes through our Exchange Provision
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Genuine career progression and promotion opportunities
• Supportive and experienced leadership team

Requirements for the Role

• A Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one, together with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children
• Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, with the ability to lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond to incidents and ensure the home protects and promotes the welfare of children at all times
• Experience of managing staff teams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilience
• A genuine passion for children's homes and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children

If you are ready to lead with purpose and help shape brighter futures for children, apply today and take the next step in your career with Bay View Childcare.

Bay View Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet safer recruitment requirements.

Bay View Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.