Children's Home Registered Manager

Children’s Home Registered Manager 

Location: Bala, Gwynedd, UK

Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum DOE + Bonus

Job Description:

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people and seeking a rewarding leadership role in children’s residential care? An established and leading specialist provider of children’s and young people’s care services is looking for a dedicated Children’s Residential Care Home Manager to oversee a 4-bed Children’s Home in Bala, Gwynedd, UK. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference within a trusted organisation committed to high-quality, tailored care and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop personalised care plans for each young person, addressing their educational, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
• Build and lead a strong, motivated team by supporting recruitment, induction, and ongoing development.
• Foster open consultation systems with young people about their care and ensure their voices are heard.
• Assign Key Workers for each young person and oversee effective care plan implementation.
• Maintain high standards of care in line with regulatory requirements and the Home’s Statement of Purpose.
• Handle complaints, concerns, and safeguarding issues promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and external professionals to promote young people's welfare.
• Participate in care planning and review meetings to ensure continuous improvement.
• Manage the operational aspects of the home within budget expectations while maintaining excellent standards of care.
• Create and sustain a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people.

Essential Requirements & Experience:

• Passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children in care.
• At least 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, with 1 year supervisory experience within the last 5 years.
• Level 3 Certificate in Children’s Residential Care is essential.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification preferred; if not held, must be enrolled within 6 months.
• Knowledge of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong skills in planning, organisation, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and managing behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.
• Full UK driving license.

Why Join This Leading Children's Care Provider?

• Be part of a well-established organisation committed to delivering outstanding care and support across the UK.
• Access to comprehensive induction, ongoing management development, and leadership training.
• Attractive salary package, performance bonuses, pension scheme, and employee benefits including wellbeing programmes, team rewards, and long-service awards.
• Opportunity for career progression within a respected provider of children’s residential care and support services.
• Join a dedicated team focused on making a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Bala, UK.

If you are ready to lead with compassion and professionalism in Bala, UK, and thrive in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence, apply now.

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