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Children's Home Registered Manager

Reference: 14029
Location
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Salary
£55500 - £69500
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England

Salary: From £55,500 to £69,500 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed Specialist Therapeutic Home in Stoke-on-Trent. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people within a supportive and professional environment. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Registered Manager based in Stoke-on-Trent, your daily duties will include:

  • Providing a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people in the Staffordshire setting.
  • Leading and developing a team to deliver high-quality residential care aligned with Ofsted standards.
  • Ensuring all documentation, records, and reports are accurate, organised, and up-to-date for review.
  • Building positive relationships with children, families, professionals, and external agencies to support positive outcomes.
  • Overseeing compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and maintaining high standards during inspections.

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Registered Manager, you will need:

  • Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or Level 4 Registered Manager Award (or equivalent).
  • At least 3 years’ experience working with children and young people within a residential environment, including 2 years at senior level.
  • Proven experience of Ofsted inspections and working with regulatory standards.
  • Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young Person’s Workforce or equivalent.
  • Full UK driving licence and the ability to undertake shift work, including sleep-ins and out-of-hours on-call duties.
  • Enhanced DBS clearance and knowledge of safeguarding policies.

Benefits & Work Environment:

  • Competitive salary with sleep-in payments and regular pay reviews.
  • Pension auto-enrolment scheme.
  • Access to a ‘Pay Care Scheme’ for medical costs.
  • Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
  • Discounts on high street and online brands through the Engage platform.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 6.6 weeks, plus additional leave after 5 years of service.
  • Funding for professional development, including Level 5 Leadership & Management courses.
  • Reimbursement of DBS and Social Care Wales registration costs.
  • Supportive team environment committed to safeguarding and continuous improvement.

If you are a qualified Registered Manager with a passion for supporting children and young people in Stoke-on-Trent, apply today!

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent roles. We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.

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I have previously worked with Kerry, and after letting her know I was looking for work again, it took her less than 2 days to come back with what I asked for. Not only that, she made sure I was prepared for the interview and checked in before and after, she did go above and beyond like previous, with a personal touch. 

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