Job Description

Alcedo Care is looking for a Ofsted Registered Childrens Residential Manager for our new childrens home in St Helens. This home is beautiful modern home and is an EBD home for 7- to 17-year-olds. This is a fantastic time to be joining our team with the expansion of our Ofsted service across the Northwest


We are looking for people who we want to invest and develop with us to provide outstanding care to children and provide a safe and nurturing environment for them to thrive in. The role will initially be within the St Helens home with the plan to then take over one of our other homes to become a dual home registered manager.

Whats in for you?

55 to 60k basic salary earning potential 68k to 73k

Generous and realistic bonus scheme with earning potential of extra

13k per year (per home)

Monday to Friday full time 25 days holiday per year On call duties shared Pension Blue Light Scheme 24/7 wellbeing scheme Ongoing learning and development support from our Princess Anne awarding winning training team

What is the role?

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the home in accordance with statutory regulations and company policies. Ensure compliance within the Childrens Act 1989 and 2004, Childrens Home Regulations and associated regulations, the Childrens Homes Quality Standards, and any recommendations outlined by Ofsted. Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people Manage and provide strong leadership and development to team of residential support workers Ensuring that each young person has a plan which reflects his / her care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs and that this plan is regularly reviewed. Ensure all weekly and monthly checks are in line with the self-evaluation cycle to support the Reg 45 Managing the Ofsted inspection process to achieve the highest possible evaluation and Standards of Care

What we need

At least three years experience working in a residential childcare setting, including one year in a supervisory or management role NVQ 5 obtained or working towards in Leadership and Management Residential Childcare Full driving licence * Ability to meet Ofsteds fit person criteria, including enhanced DBS clearance, reference checks, and full employment history verification