Description
Registered Children’s Manager - £65k - Preston
Job Title: Registered Children's Manager
Location: Preston
Salary: £65,000 per annum
About the Role:
Rory at Amber Mace is recruiting an experienced and dynamic Registered Children's Manager to lead a newly established service in the Preston area. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with proven experience in managing children's services, particularly within an Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in commissioning a new service, overseeing the setup, and managing day-to-day operations to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Take the lead in establishing and managing a new children's service, ensuring all systems, policies, and procedures are in place for optimal functioning.
• Ensure the service is compliant with regulatory requirements, including Ofsted standards, and maintain excellent relationships with commissioners and other stakeholders.
• Oversee all aspects of the service, including staffing, recruitment, and training, ensuring the highest level of care and support for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to the individual needs of each child, ensuring a person-centred approach is always maintained.
• Lead a team of dedicated professionals, providing guidance, supervision, and support, with a focus on performance management and staff development.
• Monitor the wellbeing and progress of the children in care, ensuring their safety, health, and emotional needs are met at all times.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with external agencies, including local authorities, schools, and healthcare providers, to ensure the best outcomes for the children.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial stability and cost-efficient delivery of services without compromising quality.
• Handle any complaints, incidents, or safeguarding concerns in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring compliance with all safeguarding protocols and best practices.
Requirements:
• Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an EBD or children's residential care setting. Experience in commissioning a new service is highly desirable.
• Qualifications: Registered Manager with a valid Ofsted registration and relevant qualifications, including Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and standards, as well as safeguarding protocols and best practices for children's care.
• Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Experience in budget management, ensuring financial control while maintaining service quality.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines to ensure a high standard of care.
• Proven ability to work closely with external stakeholders, including commissioners and social services.
• Passion for Care: A genuine passion for improving the lives of children, especially those with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary of £65,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to shape and lead a new service, making a significant difference in the lives of children.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated and experienced Registered Children's Manager with a passion for working with children and a proven track record in commissioning new services, please call Rory at Amber Mace on 01904 571187 or email your updated CV to [email protected]
