Job Description

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum DOE
Hours: Permanent - Full-time, 9.00am to 5.00pm with flexibility around the needs of the home
Benefits: Opportunity to earn a bonus on top of basic salary, 33 days annual leave, standard pension contribution and on-call allowance (TBC)

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity to join a brand-new children's home in Newton Abbot as a Registered Manager. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional to join before the home opens and play a key role in shaping the culture, values and standards of the service from day one.

As the Registered Manager, you will have genuine influence over every aspect of the home, from supporting with Ofsted registration and recruitment through to establishing a positive, therapeutic environment where children can thrive.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children in care, enjoy building services from the ground up and have the leadership skills to create a safe, nurturing and positive home environment, then we would love to hear from you!

The Company

Our client is opening a brand-new children's home in Newton Abbot and is looking to appoint a Children's Home Registered Manager to lead the service from the very beginning.

The home has been purposefully designed to provide a spacious and therapeutic environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join at the start of a new venture and have genuine input into the development of the home, supporting with the setup, establishing high standards of care and creating a positive environment for children and staff.

As the first person to join the service, you will have the autonomy and support to shape the home's culture, values and processes, ensuring safeguarding, compliance and outstanding care are embedded from the outset.

You'll be supported throughout the registration process by an experienced Responsible Individual, Director and specialist external consultancy, including guidance and mock Ofsted interview preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the children's home, ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation.
• Lead the Ofsted registration process and support the setup and development of the new service, including operational standards, resources and opening preparations.
• Ensure the welfare, safety and development of children remains at the heart of everything the service delivers.
• Support budget management, effective resource use and promote a strong health and safety culture for children and staff.

Skills, Experience & Knowledge Requirements:

• A Social Work qualification, QCF Level 5 qualification, or currently working towards this.
• Level 3 Children's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, or willingness to enrol.
• Minimum of 2 years residential childcare experience, with previous supervisory or management experience within a care environment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements and best practice within residential childcare.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing teams with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A passionate and driven individual who is committed to improving outcomes for children in care and creating a positive, supportive home environment.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Applications will also be considered from qualified Social Workers who have experience working within a management role and are currently working towards their Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package of 50,000 - 60,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Opportunity to earn a performance-related bonus linked to successful Ofsted registration.
• 33 days annual leave entitlement.
• Standard pension contribution included.
• On-call allowance (TBC).
• Full support throughout the Ofsted registration process, including specialist consultancy guidance and mock Ofsted interview preparation.
• Opportunity to join before the home opens and play a key role in shaping the service from day one.
• Autonomy to build and develop your own team and culture.
• Limited flexible working arrangements may be considered initially for candidates who are relocating.

Next steps

If you are interested in finding out more, please apply on our website or call the office on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat or email (url removed)

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