Registered Manager - Ofsted

New 4-Bed Childrens Home | Lead the Registration & Opening | Salary up to £80,000\n
\n Are you an experienced Childrens Residential Registered Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a brand-new home from the very beginning?\n
\n Leaders In Care are working with an ambitious provider who are opening a new 4-bedded childrens home in Harrow. The home is based within a fully prepared 7-bedroom property and currently has no children placed, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to establish the home, shape the team and build a high-quality service from the ground up.\n
\n The provider already has an Responsible Individual (RI) in place and is looking for a strong Registered Manager to take ownership of the home and lead it through the Ofsted registration process and opening.\n
\n The Role As Registered Manager, you will have a key role in developing and managing the home, ensuring children receive outstanding care while maintaining full compliance with Ofsted and the Childrens Homes Regulations.\n
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• Leading the home through the Ofsted registration and opening process
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• Developing a strong, child-focused team and positive culture
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• Managing staff, rotas, supervision, training and performance
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• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care and compliance
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• Managing referrals, placement matching, risk assessments and care plans
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• Building effective relationships with families, professionals and multi-agency partners
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• Ensuring the home meets the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
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• Preparing for and managing future Ofsted inspections
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• Taking ownership of the day-to-day running and development of the home
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About You We are looking for an experienced and confident residential childcare professional who can take ownership of a new service and help establish it to a high standard.\n
\n You will ideally have:\n
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• 34+ years' experience in children's residential care management
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• Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager is highly desirable
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• Experience working with children within residential settings, including EBD and/or learning disabilities
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• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or currently working towards it
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• Strong knowledge of Ofsted, Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards
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• Excellent understanding of safeguarding, safer recruitment and compliance
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• Experience leading teams, managing rotas and providing effective supervision
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• Strong experience with referrals, risk assessments, care planning and placement matching
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• The confidence to work with Ofsted and lead the home through registration and inspection
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• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
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Whats on Offer\n

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• £65,000 £80,000 salary, depending on experience
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• Opportunity to lead a brand-new 4-bedded children's home
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• Significant autonomy to shape the home and establish the team
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• Opportunity to take the home through Ofsted registration and opening
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• Support from an experienced provider and Responsible Individual already in place
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• Long-term progression and development opportunities
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• A genuinely exciting opportunity to make your mark on a new service
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If you're an experienced Children's Residential Manager who is ready to take the next step and build a new home from the ground up, this could be an excellent opportunity.\n
Apply today or get in touch with Leaders In Care for a confidential conversation about the role.\n
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