Registered Manager

Durham
4 weeks ago
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Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, recruiting for a Registered Manager. Our client is an organisation dedicated to ensuring that the children who use their services receive exceptional, empowering support from a team of highly trained and engaged staff in environments that are warm and nurturing. Our client pride themselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for the children in their care.
Offering attractive remuneration and many benefits, including:
Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.
Manager Bonus Scheme:
As a company, our client place great importance on the success of their managers and aim to reward those who excel in their roles. Their esteemed Management Bonus Scheme considers a comprehensive set of key performance indicators, ranging from inspections and audits to staffing, finances, training, annual leave, sickness, and beyond. This incentivises their managers to strive for excellence in all areas, as meeting targets across the board will result in a performance bonus of up to 20%. Their commitment to recognising and rewarding your hard work is just one of the many reasons to consider a career with our client.
About You:
As a Registered Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing the care teams to ensure the delivery of exceptional care and support to the children and young people. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the care homes and services, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and legislation. With a focus on a trauma-based approach, quality, safety, and person-centred care, you will work closely with the staff to create a supportive and positive environment for children and young people.

  • You must have within the last 5 years, worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children; (worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role; and by the relevant date, attained— the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) ("the Level 5 Diploma"); or (a qualification which the registered provider considers to be equivalent to the Level 5 Diploma.
    Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
  • Responsible for all aspects of staff recruitment, effective deployment of staff/bank and Agency workers across the service, referrals, admissions and care practice.
  • Ensure the service delivers at a high level to meet the young people’s needs and can provide quantitative and qualitative data to evidence the outcomes achieved by young people.
  • Guarantee the service meets and complies with all regulatory and statutory requirements as a minimum. Deliver the service to meet all contractual standards of placing authorities and where possible exceed the standards.
  • To support and directly line manage the team with delegated responsibility to the Home’s senior management team.
  • Establish that efficient and effective administrative and electronic systems are in place and being used to meet obligations for recording and reporting to comply with the organisation's and Ofsted’s reporting standards.
  • Certify that the service performs within budget and at a level to achieve the highest Ofsted inspection rating, supporting a programme of continuous business improvement.
  • With the support of the Regional Director, responsible for the forward vision, strategic planning and generation of a pipeline of continuous business, building up and maintaining a sound reputation for the Home.
  • Assure systems are in place to audit the quality of the care provision against nationally agreed standards of quality, Ofsted and regional Local Authority consortia. Working closely with the Regional Director and the Director of Quality and Compliance.
  • Ensure the service provides a child-centred and child-focussed environment where appropriate detailed assessments (care plans, risk assessments etc.) and programmes of activity are undertaken to meet the core needs of each young person. Ensure the delivery of detailed care planning, regular monitoring and review takes place.
  • To ensure all staff fully understand their roles in the context of supporting young people with SEBD within a residential care environment. To ensure regular and effective meetings are maintained to enhance and develop integrated care and education practices. Ensure effective communication and team working and the operation of the key worker role.
  • Develop and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with referring authorities, LADO, Inspectors from the Regulatory Body (currently Ofsted) and other professionals to ensure the service represents high standards of residential care; provides for new and continued placements and an overall positive impression of the company.
  • Deliver the service within agreed occupancy and fee levels as identified through the business planning and budget annual targets. To lead the annual business planning and budgetary process in liaison with the staff team and Regional Director.
    Work for an organisation where you are truly valued and supported! Apply today!
    Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy

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