Registered Care Home Manager – LONDON – PERMANENT

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RIG Locums LtdLocation:

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12.08.2025Expiry Date:

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CPL Social Care team are currently recruiting two new candidates for Manager roles based in North London.Registered Manager – Children’s HomePermanent, Full Time Post£43,000 raising to £48,000 (following a successful Ofsted Registration) per annum dependent on experience and qualificationsAdditional On-call allowancePermanent, Full time Position – minimum of hours per week28 days paid annual leave entitlement + 8 Bank Holidays and a loyalty scheme which rewards you with extra annual leave following 2 years of service.The role of a Registered Manager is the person with overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the Children’s Home and is accountable for the delivery of a high quality of service provision, incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in their care for them to achieve a secure base. Supporting, leading, and managing a team of staff who will provide protection and support the children with their physical, psychological, emotional and social development.Person SpecificationDue to Ofsted Regulations, all employees in our Residential Service must be over 20 years of age.Experience of working in a Senior or Strategic Role within a children’s residential care settingLevel 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Service or equivalentGCSE in Maths and English at C Grade of abovePhysically fitResilient, enthusiastic, and motivated personProven ability to lead staff teams and line management experience, including supervisionsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenCalm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgementalAble to work under own initiative and as part of a teamExcellent organisational skillsKnowledge of Child Protection and SafeguardingGCSE in Maths and English at C Grade or aboveAbility to drive and holds a current driving licenceNVQ or Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Children’s Services or equivalentPrevious experience in a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager role in a Residential Children’s Care SettingSocial Work Qualification of EquivalentAny relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid trainedKnowledge of the Children Act and Children’s Homes RegulationsUnderstanding and knowledge of Therapeutic Approach to ChildcareDuties and ResponsibilitiesIn accordance with Channels and Choices health and safety policies and procedures, the registered individual is responsible for ensuring Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to.Responsible for keeping an up-to-date register of all young people being admitted transitioned to another provision and discharged from the service.Ensure operational manning levels are maintained within the home. The registered manager must liaise with the HR team to arrange and assist in interviewing new staff.Ensure that you and your staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home. Understand, update, and continuously improve relevant site documents to include The Statement of Purpose, Young Person’s Guide, policies, and practice standards, seeking approval and communicating changes to others as appropriate.Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person centered childcare working towards the best outcomes for each young personManage, supervise, and mentor staff; organize work patterns and training, and conduct and record regular supervisions and appraisals.Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement, adhere to, and give guidance to other staff on: Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, The Children Act 1989 and 2004, Care Standards Act 2000, Equal Opportunities Policies, National Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, Social Care Compliance Handbook and Local Authority Child Protection Procedures, and any subsequent changes to said legislation.Demonstrate a working knowledge of Ofsted Inspection guidelines, promptly implementing any recommendations following an Inspection. Timely notification of any significant events or changes within the home, including completion of Regulation 45 Reports within the given timeframe as instructed.To ensure that you and your staff team implement and adhere to the clients Safeguarding Policy and Local Authority Safeguarding procedures.Work cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professionals (Social Workers, Police, Education, and Health) to contribute and monitor the multidisciplinary assessment of children’s needs, support children for them to reach their full potential as outlined in their care plans, and in accordance with the Policies and Procedures, Local Authority Instructions, and relevant legislation.Ensure Local Authority Social Workers are notified of all significant events, incidents, important changes and physical interventions within 24 hours.Ensure that young people receive a sensitive residential service which best meets their individual social, racial, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity and health care needs according to the Statement of Purpose and Function of the Home and client policies and procedures, and children facing crisis and stresses are offered appropriate additional support in a timely manner.Organising the availability and deployment of staff within the home and wider client Community, ensuring rotas are covered to meet regulations met.Ensure that the home is fit for purpose by ensuring that Fire Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations are met, Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 Reports action points are addressed promptly. Appropriate records are kept and that fire drill procedures are adhered to in accordance with client policies and procedures.Manage Performance and Development by using regular staff supervisions and annual appraisal process to promote a culture of self-awareness and understanding. Working in partnership with Senior Management and Human Resources to address and manage any issues of poor performance or misconductParticipate effectively in the on-call duty system.Attend monthly Manager, TDP, Community and house meetings and implement any actions as agreed.Complete appropriate training including the level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management within the required timeframes, ensuring that an up-to-date training record is maintained.Additional responsibilities will include representation to Local Authorities and at panels, conference meetings and Strategy Groups; and analysing trends and Quality Assurance documentation to constantly strive to improve standards for young people in our care.Undertaking other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time.Our client is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references and verification of right to work in the UK.To apply please contact Deborah – with your ..... full job details .....