Registered Manager, Residential Children’s Home, Permanent role

Registered Manager, Residential Children’s Home, Permanent role 
Location: Manchester area 
Basic Salary to £60K 
 
About the role 
As the Residential Children's Home Manager you will have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the Home, including: 
Efficient management of the house budget 
Overseeing the development of staff and the young people in placement 
Formulating and updating placement plans 
Risk assessments and positive handling plans 
Ensuring Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to 
Monitoring of a monthly Health and Safety Audit 
Delivering high-quality service provision incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in your care 
  
Key Responsibilities 
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home to ensure the highest standards of care, safety, and wellbeing 
Provide strong leadership and supervision to staff, including induction, appraisals, rota planning, and reflective practice 
Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, Care Standards Act, and Ofsted expectations 
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, fostering a strong safeguarding culture within the home 
Lead on quality assurance, including monitoring, audits, and preparation for Ofsted inspections 
Manage relationships with external professionals including social workers, families, health and education providers 
Maintain accurate records and submit notifications to Ofsted and other bodies as required 
Ensure policies, procedures and the Statement of Purpose are up to date and implemented in practice 
Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes through personalised, therapeutic care 
 
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND

• At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
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Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
  • Looked After Children (LAC)
  • Children’s Social Work
  • Adult Social Work
  • Service Manager
  • Head of Service
  • Team Manager
  • Assistant Team Manager
  • A wide range of housing roles
  • Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.