Dual Registered Manager - Children's Learning Disabilities

Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands / England

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + £5,000 welcome bonus + £5,000 annual bonus 

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead our children’s residential care service in Telford. This role involves managing two OFSTED-rated Good homes that support children with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, and behavioural challenges. As a key part of our team, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, personalised care in a nurturing environment, promoting the wellbeing and development of every young person.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Registered Manager based in Telford, your daily duties will include:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to each young person’s needs.
• Building and maintaining a strong, motivated team through recruitment, induction, and ongoing development.
• Fostering consultation with young people to ensure their voices are heard and respected.
• Assigning Key Workers and overseeing the delivery of care in line with regulatory standards.
• Monitoring and maintaining high standards of care, ensuring compliance with OFSTED and other regulatory bodies.
• Handling complaints, safeguarding concerns, and child protection issues promptly and effectively.
• Collaborating with parents, carers, and external professionals to support the young people’s welfare.
• Participating in care planning, review meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive culture within the homes.

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

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential care for children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
• Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care is essential.
• Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred; if not held, enrolment within 6 months of starting is required.
• Strong understanding of childcare legislation, regulatory standards, and quality standards.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and team leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and managing children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.
• A full UK manual driving licence.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Generous pension scheme and additional benefits including employee assistance, wellbeing programmes, and long service awards.
• Supportive management development and leadership training through our in-house Leadership Academy.
• Positive work-life balance with manageable on-call responsibilities.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives within a reputable, OFSTED-rated setting.

If you are a passionate and qualified Registered Manager looking for a rewarding role in Telford, apply today! Join our dedicated team and help us create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive.

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, committed to diversity and inclusion.