Children's Registered Manager

The home is a new home for Specialist Complex Care for 4 Children and you would be joining a large organisation who like to promote from within.

Role Overview

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management, leadership, and day-to-day operations of our new care home in Staffordshire. You will ensure the highest standards of care are maintained, regulatory compliance is met, and a positive, nurturing environment is created for both residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the service meets all Ofsted regulations and standards, including the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Children Act 1989/2004.


• Submit statutory notifications to Ofsted and other relevant bodies as required.


• Provide strong, visible leadership to staff, promoting a culture of safeguarding, accountability, and continuous improvement.


• Oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management of staff.


• Ensure effective rota management and adequate staffing levels at all times.


• Promote and uphold the rights, welfare, and voice of children and young people.


• Ensure care plans are person-centred, regularly reviewed, and reflect the individual needs of each child.


• Lead on safeguarding and child protection procedures, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a residential care setting.


• NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or a willingness to work towards them. 


• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and standards.


• Proven leadership and team management skills.


• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.


• Passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a positive difference.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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