Registered Manager - Children?s Home

Registered Manager (Children's Home)

Location: Sutton, London

Salary: Up to £70k + Excellent Benefits

Full Time, 40 hours per week (Maternity cover)

The Client:

Our client is a well-established charitable trust, dedicated to establishing childrens homes, driven by a commitment to the well-being of children in care and a broader societal impact.

The Role:

As a Registered Manager, you will provide effective leadership, setting a clear vision for a positive work culture, ensuring exceptional care and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

? Empower practitioners, delegate tasks effectively, and identify necessary support and resources.
? Ensure consistent high-quality care through meetings, reflective practice, and preparation for inspections.
? Maintain accurate, strengths-based records and oversee document drafting and updates in line with regulatory requirements.
? Implement clear methods, processes, and frameworks reflecting organisational pedagogy and effective practices.
? Manage the facility and resources to create a safe and nurturing environment, adhering to health and safety requirements.
? Coordinate visits to the home to maintain its family-oriented atmosphere.


Requirements:

? Previously worked as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or in a similar role in a Childrens Home.
? Budget management and financial planning experience.
? Experience leading teams and modeling best practices for consistently high-quality, relationship-centered care.
? Sound knowledge of laws, guidance, and best practices for looked after children.
? Ability to make difficult decisions, assess and manage risk in the residential care environment.
? Background working with young people with various social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.
? Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management or working towards it.
? Possess relevant qualification e.g.

degree in social work.

(Desirable)
? Prior experience of working in a home with a r