Children'S Home Manager

About the Children’s Homes The Home is a new provider and operator of Ofsted registered children’s homes based in the South of England. They have one overriding aim: To help the young people in our care to achieve the best life outcomes possible. They are are passionate about what they do, and are looking for likeminded individuals to join . We are committed to continually investing in our service, our young people, and our team members to create a great working environment where young people and colleagues can thrive. Registered Manager – Southeast London (London Borough of Bexley, DA8) Oak Nest Children’s Homes are recruiting a Registered Manager to be part of the registration process and help establish and manage our first home, a 3 / 4 bed home for young people aged 8 – 17 with Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs (SEMH) including those with mild Learning Disabilities (MLD), in the DA8 area of Erith (London Borough of Bexley / Kent borders). We are looking for a strong leader who can demonstrate successful previous achievements in an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children’s home. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations and ensuring the highest quality of care and support. Your experience will ideally come with the Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent or a full commitment to complete the qualification (financial support will be provided for this). Duties will include: - Working closely with the leadership team to drive successful registration with Ofsted including significant input into recruitment, systems, and policies & procedures. - Manage and oversee daily operations of the home. - Provide leadership and supervision to your team. - Develop and implement high quality care plans and risk assessments to keep our children safe and happy. - Ensure compliance with Ofsted and Local Authority requirements. Skills and experience: - Strong leadership abilities to effectively manage a team. - Excellent organisational skills to oversee daily operations and ensure smooth functioning of the home. - Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures. - Ability to supervise and train staff members, providing guidance and support as needed. Requirements: - Significant experience of working within a similar setting and managing ofsted inspections. - Have preferably already obtained the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or are committed to achieving the qualification (financial support will be provided). - Ideally hold a full UK driving license. - Passion and commitment to making a positive difference to the lives of young people. - Resilient and strong communicator. - Proactive approach with ideas for continual improvements in all areas. Benefits: £65k base salary plus up to 10k bonus based on realistic targets. A career path and development opportunities as we grow