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Registered Manager - Ofsted
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New 4-Bed Children's Home | Lead the Registration & Opening | Salary up to £80,000
Are you an experienced Children's Residential Registered Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a brand-new home from the very beginning?
Leaders In Care are working with an ambitious provider who are opening a new 4-bedded children's 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.
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.
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 Children's Homes Regulations.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the home through the Ofsted registration and opening process
- Developing a strong, child-focused team and positive culture
- Managing staff, rotas, supervision, training and performance
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care and compliance
- Managing referrals, placement matching, risk assessments and care plans
- Building effective relationships with families, professionals and multi-agency partners
- Ensuring the home meets the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
- Preparing for and managing future Ofsted inspections
- 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.
You will ideally have:
- 34+ years' experience in children's residential care management
- Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager is highly desirable
- Experience working with children within residential settings, including EBD and/or learning disabilities
- A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or currently working towards it
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted, Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards
- Excellent understanding of safeguarding, safer recruitment and compliance
- Experience leading teams, managing rotas and providing effective supervision
- Strong experience with referrals, risk assessments, care planning and placement matching
- The confidence to work with Ofsted and lead the home through registration and inspection
- Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
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What's on Offer
- £65,000 - £80,000 salary, depending on experience
- Opportunity to lead a brand-new 4-bedded children's home
- Significant autonomy to shape the home and establish the team
- Opportunity to take the home through Ofsted registration and opening
- Support from an experienced provider and Responsible Individual already in place
- Long-term progression and development opportunities
- A genuinely exciting opportunity to make your mark on a new service
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.
Apply today or get in touch with Leaders In Care for a confidential conversation about the role. LNKD1_UKTJ
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