Childrens Home Registered Manager

Registered Manager Childrens Residential Home\n

Location:Grays (DA12)
Salary: £55,000 £65,000 per annum
Service: New 3-bed home (Unregulated) RI already in place
Requirement: MUST have Ofsted experience (essential)
Urgency: ASAP start

Benefits\n

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• £55,000 £65,000 per annum salary
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• Opportunity to launch and shape a brand-new 3-bed service
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• RI (Responsible Individual) already in place for support and oversight
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• Strong autonomy in setting up and embedding service culture
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• Career progression potential within a growing organisation
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• Opportunity to make a significant impact from day one
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• Supportive leadership structure while building the home
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The Company\n

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• Growing and ambitious care provider expanding into new services
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• Focus on high-quality residential and semi-independent provisions
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• Commitment to strong safeguarding and positive outcomes for young people
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• Experienced senior leadership team with RI oversight in place
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• Invested in building well-structured, compliant and therapeutic environments
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• Developing services with long-term growth and stability in mind
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The Role\n

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• Registered Manager for a newly established 3-bed home
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• Responsible for setting up and operationally leading the service from launch
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• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, care, and internal quality assurance
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• Work closely with the Responsible Individual (RI) to meet compliance expectations
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• Embed policies, procedures, and staffing structures within the home
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• Lead recruitment, induction, and development of the staff team
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• Ensure safe, stable, and nurturing environment for young people
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• Drive service quality and prepare for future regulatory scrutiny where applicable
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• Manage day-to-day operations, risk, and service development
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The Person Applying\n

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• MUST have previous Ofsted experience (essential requirement)
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• Experienced Registered Manager or strong senior manager in residential care
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• Confident working in new or developing services
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• Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards
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• Able to lead a service independently with minimal initial structure
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• Resilient, proactive, and solution-focused approach
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• Strong leadership and team-building skills
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• Excellent organisational and decision-making abilities
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• Passionate about creating a safe and positive environment for young people
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