Registered Manager - Children's Home - East Manchester

Locum Registered Manager (Children's Home) – Competitive Pay, Flexible Contract in Manchester!

Are you a Registered Manager looking for a rewarding locum role in Manchester? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

• Job Title: Registered Manager (Children's Home)
• Location: Manchester
• Duration: 3 - 6 months ongoing
• Schedule: Mon - Fri, 9 - 5 (including some weekends)
• Start Date: April 2025
• Rate of Pay: £30 - £36 per hour
• Contact: Faieq - /

POST OBJECTIVES:

1. To undertake Registered Manager role for a Children’s Homes.To be responsible for the organisation, management and supervision of residential services for children.

1. To be responsible for the team based development of a high quality looked after children practice by ensuring that work is appropriately planned, critically evaluated and reviewed and that key performance indicators are met. 

1. To contribute to overall strategic planning and management of the service and to the development of high quality services.

1. To lead the team ensuring that the functions of the Service are carried out effectively and in accordance with the legislation, regulations, guidance standards and local procedures and priorities.

1. To continually improve services in light of the service user views, performance data and stakeholder feedback.

Requirements & Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

• Professional or vocational qualification required for service area (DipSW, CQSW, NVQ Level 3 caring for Children and Young People/Residential Care and Family Support, Nursing qualification, RNLD)

• Management qualification (MBA, DMS, NVQ Level 4, Care   Management) or equivalent

• Registered Manager Status or able and willing to attain this

• Previous post qualifying experience of the relevant service area
• Broad experience of staff supervision/practice supervision
• Experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting or other equivalent experience
• Experience of care planning services for looked after children
• Experience of managing staff

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This role offers a flexible working position requires availability from Monday - Friday with flexibility where possible. The contract is for 3 to 6 months with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.

This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Faieq today at or email or click below to apply now.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help RMNs, CPNs, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Talking Therapists find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

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