Arborvitae Care Services
Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care
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About Us
At Arborvitae Care Services, we’re passionate about transforming young lives. Our mission is simple yet powerful - to offer consistent, compassionate, and expert care to vulnerable young people. As a growing, mission-driven organisation, we believe that every child truly matters, and we work tirelessly to create spaces where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
About the Role
Arborvitae Care Services is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead our Ofsted Registered Children’s homes for young people with emotional and behavioural needs. As a Registered Manager, you’ll help deliver outstanding care, lead staff, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will be required to have extensive knowledge of the following legislation: Children’s Act, Children’s Homes Regulations, Ofsted Regulations (REG 40, 44 & 45).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of staff, ensuring they are supported and trained to an excellent standard to provide high-quality care and support to the children and young people living in the residential children's home.
- Engaging with children, setting examples and building excellent rapport to enable independence.
- Supporting with recruitment, ensuring safer recruitment processes are followed to a high standard.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare for OFSTED inspections.
- Develop care plans and oversee safeguarding procedures.
- Build strong relationships with external professionals and families.
- Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children ensuring best practice.
- As the Registered Manager, lead by example to maintain high standards of care, compliance, and team performance.
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Person Specification
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Management Role within a Children’s residential care setting, with a proven track record of achieving and sustaining Outstanding or Good Ofsted ratings within children’s homes previously.
- Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards.
- Previous OFSTED registration and strong understanding of care regulations, including MH & DOLS experience.
- Knowledge of therapeutic care, safeguarding, and behaviour de-escalation.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence and ability to work on-call.
- Previous experience working as a Registered Manager within a children's residential setting is highly desirable.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary including monthly bonus & Ofsted achievement bonus.
- Enhanced holiday scheme, increasing with service.
- Birthday Day Off.
- NHS Cash Plan Top Up.
- Life Assurance X3.
- Free Blue Light Card.
- Career progression with our "Roots to Growth" scheme.
- Access to Level 7 and therapeutic training.
- Casual dress and on-site parking.
- Supportive leadership team.
Work Location
The location/work-base for this Registered Manager role may require you to work from multiple locations. We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
Commitment to Safeguarding
At ACS, safeguarding is our top priority. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all appointments are subject to DBS checks, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, then we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career as a Registered Manager and apply today to join a company that values growth, creativity, and positive change.
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