Job Description

Children's Home Registered Manager

MB4 (43,693 - 49,764)

37 Hours, Full Time

Permanent

Broadfield's Children's Home

Application Deadline: 21 May 2025, 11:59pm

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Shortlisting Date: 23 May 2025

Interview Date: 30 May 2025

Interview Type: Face to face

Your Role

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a 5-bedroom residential home supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This is an exciting opportunity for a committed leader to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children by providing a safe, nurturing, and high-quality care environment.


Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management: Ensure the home operates to the highest standards in line with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations 2015. Team Development: Lead, manage, and support a team of residential support workers to deliver person-centred care. Safeguarding & Compliance: Ensure the home remains fully compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements, promoting a strong safeguarding culture. Care Planning: Oversee the implementation of individual care plans, supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work effectively with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and other external agencies. Financial & Operational Oversight: Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and resources effectively to ensure high-quality service delivery

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent, or willingness to work towards it). Significant experience in a leadership role within a children's residential setting. Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, and safeguarding policies. A proven track record in improving outcomes for children and young people with EBD, trauma, and complex needs. Exceptional leadership, organisational, and communication skills. The ability to inspire and develop staff to provide outstanding care. A full UK driving licence (essential).

About Us

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive team where you have the chance to make a lasting impact on children's lives whilst making the most of ongoing professional development and training opportunities.


At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We're keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.


We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Liz Vetcher on Liz.Vetcher@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

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