Job Description

Ofsted Registered Manager

Location:

West Yorkshire

Job Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary:

Competitive (based on experience) + Sleep-in Payments + Benefits

About Us

At

OSEQ

, we believe every child deserves a safe, loving environment where they can heal, grow, and thrive. We are a new children's residential home , committed to providing outstanding care and life-changing support for young people aged 8-18.

We are looking for an experienced

Ofsted Registered Manager

to join our passionate team and help shape the future of the children in our care.

We want to guide our young people within our care to get them to their chosen destination whether that be independent supported accommodation or return home to family. We believe that each of our children need to be treated as an individual and a clear independent pathway set out for them all.

As the Home Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day running of the Children's Home, in line with Children 's Homes Regulations including the expectations and standards as set out in the home's Statement of Purpose and Ofsted promoting the safeguarding of young people's welfare and ensuring compliance and to participate in the on-call roster in support of the Children's Home.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

Manage the residential home on a day-to-day basis ensuring it is compliant in meeting all relevant legislative and contractual requirements, including the health and educational needs of young people and liaise with the Responsible Individual with regards to any possible non-compliance.
To hold responsibility as the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and the person appointed to take lead responsibility for child protection issues in the home.
Liaise with other departments and external agencies, in line with Regulation 5 of the children's homes regulations to ensure that the young people receive appropriate plans, programs, and support in the home to bridge them into the community and to meet contractual requirements.
Coach, support and develop staff, including supervision, to maximise their performance and ensure high standards of care, values, ethical standards, equality and diversity, policies and procedures, legislation and contractual and inspection framework requirements are met.
Ensure full implementation of statutory and organisational policies and procedures and provide feedback on the effectiveness of all policies and procedures.
Assist in budget preparation and manage and control budgets to meet financial parameters.
Interpret and implement changes in legislation relating to occupancy to ensure any enhanced requirements are met.
Identify resourcing needs and the ongoing selection, training, and development of staff to ensure service delivery is optimised and relevant standards are met.
Must develop constructive working relationships within the wider community to promote the overall outcomes for the looked after children.
To complete formal reports at a high standard and meet deadlines.
To complete regular and thorough audits of the home's paperwork systems, recording and evidencing.
Engender a positive health and safety culture to meet and maintain company and external accreditation standards.
To ensure that adequate staff cover is always maintained and where necessary, cover such deficiencies until proper staffing can be found including management of and participation in emergencies and the on-call Rota for the home.
Where necessary, ensure that all disciplinary and grievance procedures are carried out in line with Company policy and statutory requirements.
To supervise the work of the staff team and delegate tasks as appropriate.
To manage the appropriate maintenance of records and personal information in line with the Data Protection Act and to the standards required by Information Governance.
To lead by example and develop effective teams within the home.
Responsible for the maintenance and physical assets located at the home.

Essential Skills and knowledge:

Must have QCF level 5 in leadership and management in residential childcare or working towards. Must have QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce
Substantial managerial experience within a similar environment (at least 2 years supervisory in care setting)

3 years residential care experience Must have a commitment to professional development and expand skills, knowledge, and qualification. Strong knowledge of the Children's Act 1989, Children and Families Act 2014, Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, Health and Safety at work and associated guidance and regulation. Must produce a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Must have evidence-based knowledge of Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 reporting. Must have knowledge of child development and understanding of the needs of children and young people. Must be able to demonstrate the management and monitoring of budgets and auditing. Ability to deal effectively in a crisis or emergency. Must have /be aware of behaviour management skills. Must have the ability to work under pressure whilst recognising it in self and others. Able to manage stress and difficult dynamics and demonstrate emotional resilience. Ability to prioritise, manage workload and delegate appropriately. Can demonstrate good leadership and decision-making skills. Promote equality and value diversity by interpreting equality, diversity, and rights in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures and relevant standards. Experience of implementing health and safety policies and procedures Excellent verbal and written communication skills and IT literacy

Pay: 45,000.00-65,000.00 per year depending on experience

What We Offer

Competitive salary and sleep-in allowance Career progression opportunities (Deputy Manager and above) Ongoing training and professional development (including funded qualifications) Supportive, inclusive working environment Staff wellbeing support and regular team-building

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Call us on: 07850459325

or alternatively

Email us on: admin@oseq.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 40,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 37 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

Loyalty bonus Performance bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Night shift Overtime
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/06/2025