Registered Manager

Lead a home where a child feels safe, heard and valued.

Cedar Rose Homes is looking for an experienced, compassionate Registered Manager to lead our solo children's home in Gainsborough. Caring for one child means truly individual, child centred care, and you will lead a dedicated team of carers to make that happen. If you believe every child deserves strong roots and a bright future, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

As Registered Manager, you will be registered with Ofsted and responsible for the day to day leadership of the home. You will make sure the child in our care receives safe, nurturing, high quality care that is built entirely around their needs and helps them make progress and achieve positive outcomes.

What you'll do

• Lead day to day care so the child feels settled, secure and able to thrive

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, working closely with local authorities, police and the LADO

• Ensure the home meets the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards, and is inspection ready at all times

• Recruit, supervise and develop a skilled, stable team of carers in line with safer recruitment practice

• Champion the child's education, health, emotional wellbeing and family time

• Lead referrals, matching and admissions, making sure the home can meet the child's needs

• Build strong partnerships with social workers, schools, health professionals and commissioners

• Oversee quality assurance, including Regulation 44 and 45 reports and home development planning

• Manage the home's budget and health and safety compliance

What you'll bring

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent, or a commitment to achieve it within three years of registration

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent

• At least two years' experience working with children in a residential setting within the last five years

• At least one year's experience supervising and managing a care team

• Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and the Ofsted inspection framework

• A calm, trauma informed and relationship based approach to leadership

• Excellent communication and report writing skills

• A full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager of a children's home

• Experience of opening or registering a new children's home

What we offer

• Generous annual leave

• A paid day off for your birthday

• Generous bonus scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Help shape the values of the home with our Responsible Individual and Director

• Regular supervision and hands on support from an experienced Responsible Individual

• A real focus on your professional development

Cedar Rose Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list, satisfactory references and successful registration with Ofsted.

Strong roots. Bright futures.

Pay: £48,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Work Location: In person