Registered Manager

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, a very innovative, solution-focused, children's home, who are recruiting for a Registered Manager. Join a top employer of choice where your contribution has real meaning. Working hours - This is a permanent opportunity, based in Gillingham. Relocation package for this role is available. The role - The Registered Manager will have overall operational responsibility for the service or services, ensuring smooth operations, and effective staff allocation and management. You will oversee the delivery of excellent operational services within your area, regularly supervising Deputy Managers, Team Leaders, and/or Senior Support Workers. The Registered Manager will be required to do the following tasks: * Service Delivery - Monitor and support person-centered services within your area. * Ensure health and safety of the people we support and staff. * Ensure staff actions support care, protection, well-being, and regulatory compliance. * Staff Supervision - Supervise and support Deputy Managers, Team Leaders, and Senior Support Workers through recruitment, coaching, and performance management. * Financial Administration - Manage budgets and staff deployment effectively. * IT and Quality Management - Use IT systems to manage staff, incidents, quality assurance, training, and occupancy. * External Collaboration - Work with external agencies to promote the company and increase referrals and placements. * Staff Development - Enhance staff knowledge and skills through inductions and training. * Continuously improve your own knowledge and practice for service improvement. The successful Registered Manager should ideally be able to demonstrate the following: * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve) * Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager in children’s residential care * Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and regulatory frameworks * Compassionate and empathetic * Strong communication skills * Detail-oriented and organized * Proactive and innovative thinker * Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion This is a really exciting opportunity for a successful Registered Manager to work for a fantastic organisation, offering a salary of £37-43,000 depending on experience, plus excellent company benefits. Apply today and don't miss out! Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in regards to this vacancy