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Children's Home Registered Manager

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Job Description - Children's Home Registered Manager

Children's Home Registered Manager (Maternity Cover)
  • Contract Type: Temporary (April - October 2025)
  • Location: Tameside Council
  • Salary: Umbrella £46.00 per hour, PAYE £32.04 per hour, (May be negotiable up to £500.00 per day)

We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to provide maternity cover for a solo children's home. This role demands a dedicated leader who can manage a permanent staff team and ensure the highest standards of care and safety for the children.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Oversee the daily operations of the children's home, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and promoting a safe, nurturing environment for the children.
  • Lead and manage the permanent staff team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Participate in the Out of Hours cover from Friday to Monday and on bank holidays, providing leadership and support during these times.
  • Contribute to the strategic planning and management of the service, aiming for continual improvement based on service user views, performance data, and stakeholder feedback.
  • Implement the Council’s policies, particularly in relation to residential staff, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations and effective personnel practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Must have NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management.
  • Proven experience managing a children's home.
  • Completed the fit person interview with Ofsted.
  • Experience in PACE and Team Teach.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage staff and interact with children.
  • Ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions that reflect the best interests of the children and the service.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage the organisation, supervision, and provision of residential services for children.
  • Ensure that work is appropriately planned, critically evaluated, reviewed, and that key performance indicators are met.
  • Lead the team ensuring that the functions of the Service are carried out effectively and in accordance with legislation, regulations, guidance standards, and local procedures and priorities.
  • Manage the team in line with Service policy, procedures, and guidelines, including recruitment, disciplinary issues, and staff welfare.
  • Ensure effective induction of new staff and evaluate and action the training and developmental needs of staff within the team.
  • Valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
  • Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
Benefits:To apply for the Children's Home Registered Manager position, please send your cv to
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