Registered Manager – Children's Residential Services

Liquid Personnel • Coalville, UT

121d • $54,000

About The Position

Are you an experienced and qualified Registered Manager with a strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and a passion for leading high-quality care for children and young people? If so, our client - a respected organisation in children’s residential care - is seeking a confident and capable leader to manage one of their homes in Coalville.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence: Candidates must be confident driving in various conditions, including motorways and nighttime
• Qualified Staff Only: Proof of qualification is required before interview
• Clean Enhanced DBS: Mandatory for all applicants
• Experience & Knowledge: Candidates should demonstrate strong understanding of Ofsted regulations & inspections, supervisions & whistleblowing, safeguarding practices, and leadership in residential care for children & young people

Responsibilities

• Register as the Manager with Ofsted and maintain compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations
• Provide strong, effective leadership to the care team
• Ensure that children receive the highest standard of care and support tailored to their individual needs
• Develop and oversee care plans, risk assessments and behaviour management strategies
• Manage staff recruitment, development, training, and performance
• Monitor and improve the quality of care through audits, reviews and feedback
• Liaise effectively with external agencies, including social workers, schools and healthcare providers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with safeguarding and data protection standards
• Promote a positive and nurturing environment that helps children feel safe, valued and empowered

Benefits

• Structured Pay Progression: Pay increases occur twice yearly (March & October), based on performance and clear targets set in PDPs and appraisals
• Probation Completion Bonus: Receive your increment at the next available cycle (March or October) upon successful probation
• Annual Bonuses: Includes appraisal, probation, and Ofsted-related bonuses
• Extra Birthday Leave: Enjoy an additional 8 hours of annual leave on your birthday
• Paid Christmas Party
• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid Face-to-Face Training
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Receive a bonus once your referral completes their first shift
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Overtime Pay: £2.50 extra per hour after 160 hours/month
• Sleep-In Shifts: Paid at £50 per night

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees