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Children’s Home Registered Manager

Various Locations (Lancashire and West Yorkshire)
Salary: £50,000 increasing to £65000 upon successful registration of home.
Hours: 37.5 Hours Monday to Friday
Reports to: Quality and Performance Director

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Helm Care Services are always on the lookout for seasoned Registered Managers with exceptional track record with Ofsted.

Fantastic opportunity exists for an experienced Registered Manager at Helm Care Services. To further continue our expansion and organic growth, we are always keen to speak to Registered Manager who has an ardent desire to develop their career as well as making a difference to the children we serve. As a bespoke therapeutic led children’s home, supported by a fully pledged clinical team.

You will be working for a dynamic, professional and innovative company, we strive for service excellence by investing in our people. We are committed to provide the best possible outcomes and making a positive difference to the future of the children and young people we care for.

Helm Care Services are continually developing the services so there will be future opportunities for strong management candidates to manage multi sites. Join us early in our organic growth with abundance of opportunities excelling your career.

We are seeking a Registered Manager who can effectively liaise with outside agencies, Ofsted, LA, and Reg 44. We seek an individual who is always striving to achieve successful ratings for the home, young people and organisation, a track record for this is prerequisite. We offer a fantastic opportunity to join a company with great prospects for the future. Not to be missed.

The successful applicant will be a highly experienced Registered Manager with a proven track record of achieving and sustaining Outstanding or Good Ofsted ratings within children’s home previously for children aged 8-18. You will be proficient in the leadership supervision and appraisal of a staff team including safer recruitment, as well as working to all necessary legislation including Ofsted guideline.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of staff in the delivery of high-quality care and support to the children and young people living in the residential children’s home.
  • Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure that the needs of the children and young people are met, that they are kept safe and that their well-being is promoted.
  • Develop and implement care plans and risk assessments, in consultation with the children and young people and other professionals.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the service, ensuring that outcomes for the children and young people are positive.
  • Participate in safer recruitment and selection of staff, ensuring that the right people are employed and that they are trained and supported to deliver high-quality care.
  • Work closely with the Directors to develop and implement strategies that will enhance the service and ensure that it meets all regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and ensure that all reporting requirements are met.

Entry Requirements

  • NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare, or equivalent.
  • At least 4 years management experience in a residential home setting.
  • Minimum of 2 “Good” or “Outstanding” Ofsted rating
  • A familiarity with therapeutic approach.
  • MH experience
  • DOLS experience
  • Neuro de-escalation experience
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • A genuine passion for care and to be motivated by contributing to the progression of others.
  • A commitment to working in partnership with children, young people, their families and carers.
  • Ability to lead and manage a team of staff.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
  • Understanding of the regulatory framework for residential children’s homes.
  • Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
  • Knowledge of therapeutic approach
  • A driving license and access to a vehicle.

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