Registered Manager - Children's Residential Homes

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you lead with compassion and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care?

We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to provide leadership and direction in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for the young people in our care. This role is based at our dual-registered residential homes in Herefordshire, where you'll play a vital role in shaping a positive and stable home life for those we support.

About Us:

Family Care are a family-owned social care provider working therapeutically with children for over 30 years, we are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child and young person can thrive.

About the Role:

As a Registered Manager you will be central to the day-to-day operations of both homes, ensuring high standards of care and full compliance with all regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities will also include supervising staff, supporting development planning, and helping to maintain a consistent, therapeutic environment for the young people

Key Responsibilities:

• Be part of shaping excellence within the company by attending and contributing to Registered Manager meetings.
• To be responsible and organised and maintain consistent management of two homes of two bedrooms each.
• To be responsible for ensuring that information is transmitted to the Business Centre in an accurate format and in accordance with agreed timescales.
• To ensure that all recommendations from the Ofsted Inspection and, or Regulation 44 visits are implemented (or, if the implementation is not within your control reported in writing and verbally to the Residential Operations Manager.)
• Prepare and submit reports about your home to the Group Operations Director.
• Lead your management team in creating a staff rota that ensures the safety, security, and care of the children in your establishment.
• To deliver on-call support. 
• To contribute to the Care Planning process of children cared for by the Family Care Group.
• Take charge of recruitment processes in collaboration with the HR team.
• Supervise your team in line with the company’s policies and ensure your Deputy Manager and Team Leaders do the same, regularly checking files and using other methods to maintain high standards.
• Take on additional responsibilities assigned by the Residential Operations Manager.
• Attend your own supervision sessions and appraisals, contributing actively to your professional growth.
• Participate in relevant training courses and programs to continually develop your skills.
• Foster an environment that meets the physical needs of the children while considering their individual abilities, gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, and cultural background.
• Work closely with the home's therapeutic team to ensure all plans meet the children’s needs.

What we are looking for:

• CQSW/DipSW or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or recognised equivalent.
• 1 year’s management of a team/teams and 2 years in a children’s residential setting or in residential services.
• Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and associated Regulations and Guidance.
• Be able to demonstrable knowledge of and commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full UK Driver’s Licence.

What we Offer:

• Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Programmes
• Sick pay after qualifying period

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select the suitable candidates. 

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment.