Location: Coventry, CV5
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum + Performance & Ofsted Bonuses
Hours: Full-time, 37.5–40 hours per week, including on-call responsibilities

About the Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a well-established, 3-bed children’s residential home in Coventry.

The home currently holds an Ofsted Good rating, and this is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to maintain its high standards while working towards achieving an Outstanding rating.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of the home, providing strong leadership to an established staff team and ensuring a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where children and young people can thrive.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Registered Manager or a confident Deputy Manager with the relevant qualifications and experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the children’s residential home, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Lead, motivate and develop an established residential care team, promoting a positive and child-centred culture.
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations, the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
• Work towards achieving an Outstanding Ofsted rating while maintaining the home’s existing Good standard.
• Manage staff recruitment, inductions, supervision, performance reviews and ongoing professional development.
• Act as the home’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring effective safeguarding procedures and risk management.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individualised care plans that promote positive outcomes for young people.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with social workers, local authorities, CAMHS, education providers and other external professionals.
• Oversee internal audits, Regulation 45 reports and work collaboratively with Regulation 44 visitors.
• Manage staffing rotas, budgets and resources effectively while maintaining consistency of care.
• Ensure the home provides a welcoming, safe and nurturing environment for all young people.

Requirements

Essential:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager within a children’s residential setting.
• Proven experience contributing to or managing a home achieving at least a Good Ofsted rating.
• Strong knowledge of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and safeguarding legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Strong administrative abilities, including report writing, compliance and record keeping.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to manage challenging situations using a therapeutic and child-centred approach.

Desirable:

• Previous experience managing an Outstanding-rated children’s home.
• Experience supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), learning disabilities or trauma-related needs.
• Additional qualifications in trauma-informed or systemic practice.
• Knowledge of local authority commissioning frameworks.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum.
• Additional performance-related bonuses.
• Ofsted-related bonus opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead an established home currently rated Good.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Support from a Regional Manager and Responsible Individual.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager looking to progress into a leadership position, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Joneshouse Recruitment to find out more about this exciting opportunity in Coventry.

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