Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
£54705 - £60000
Permanent
Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Services
Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
Salary: £54,705 – £57,554 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead our Ofsted-registered children’s homes in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire. This pivotal role involves managing a dedicated team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care within a beautiful setting. Join a charity with over 120 years of experience supporting children and young people with diverse health needs, including epilepsy, learning disabilities, and autism.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Registered Manager based in Much Hadham, your daily duties will include:
- Leading and managing an Ofsted-registered children’s home to ensure outstanding care and compliance.
- Developing and supervising a team of Deputy Managers, Senior staff, and Care & Support Workers.
- Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead across both homes.
- Overseeing Ofsted inspections, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Building strong relationships with families, local authorities, and safeguarding partners.
- Managing operational budgets exceeding £1 million.
- Collaborating with education, therapy, nursing, and estates teams to provide integrated support.
- Contributing to strategic development of residential services.
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Registered Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience managing an Ofsted-registered children’s home.
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Level 5 Leadership qualification is desirable or willingness to complete).
- Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
- A deep understanding of safeguarding and reflective leadership.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills.
- The confidence to lead through change and inspire high-performing teams.
Benefits & Work Environment:
We offer a competitive salary with regular pay reviews, along with:
- A £5,000 joining bonus (split into two payments).
- 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
- 50% uplift for weekend overtime.
- Free on-site parking and discounts through DBS Blue Light Card.
- Discounted gym membership at Manor of Groves.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platform.
If you are a qualified Registered Manager seeking an impactful role in Much Hadham, apply today! Join us at St Elizabeth’s and help shape futures while making a difference in children’s lives.
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