Registered Manager
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Occupation Type
Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£40,400
(£20.72 per hour)
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Description
Job title: Registered Manager
Salary: PO6 £51,356 - £54,495 (pro rata) plus weekend enhancements and sleep in allowance where appropriate.
Hours: Various
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Leeds City Council is looking for a skilled and dedicated Registered Manager to lead one of our children’s residential care homes .
It’s about more than facing the day-to-day challenges of a residential setting; your inspirational leadership will motivate your dedicated team of care professionals to provide the very best support for children and young people within a safe and nurturing environment.
We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence. This is your chance to join us and support our Child Friendly Leeds ambition.
We are proud to align our work with the council’s values and ambitions , placing children and families at the heart of everything we do. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, leadership, and compassion to this vital role, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
About You
Salary: PO6 £51,356 - £54,495 (pro rata) plus weekend enhancements and sleep in allowance where appropriate.
Hours: Various
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Leeds City Council is looking for a skilled and dedicated Registered Manager to lead one of our children’s residential care homes .
It’s about more than facing the day-to-day challenges of a residential setting; your inspirational leadership will motivate your dedicated team of care professionals to provide the very best support for children and young people within a safe and nurturing environment.
We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence. This is your chance to join us and support our Child Friendly Leeds ambition.
We are proud to align our work with the council’s values and ambitions , placing children and families at the heart of everything we do. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, leadership, and compassion to this vital role, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
About You
As a Registered Manager in our children’s residential service, you will bring significant experience and appropriate qualifications to the role. We will fund your studies if you do not already hold the specified Level 5 Diploma.
You will be required to register with Ofsted as the manager of the children’s home and we will support you to achieve registration.
You Must Have
You will be required to register with Ofsted as the manager of the children’s home and we will support you to achieve registration.
You Must Have
- a degree level qualification plus Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to complete within 2 years
- extensive knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and associated quality standards
- within the last 5 years, at least 2 years’ experience of children’s residential care and 1 year in a relevant supervisory or management role
- experience of working in behavioural change programmes or with knowledge of evidence-based programmes of working with families
- tenacity and leadership qualities to drive positive outcomes for children and inspire confidence in the service
- a flexible and adaptable approach
As Registered Manager you will ensure children and young people receive high quality care, focusing on the individual and striving for the best long-term outcomes. You will lead and develop the staff team in the home and work collaboratively with colleagues and professional partners, families and communities.
You will draw on your knowledge and experience to proactively contribute to the wider service and its overall ethos, work and aims.
You will be integral to our supportive leadership team which understands the role and its challenges and has your wellbeing at heart. Our commitment is to support you at work and enable you to develop your skills as a leader in outstanding children’s services. With access to high-quality training, development opportunities and a collaborative team, you’ll have everything you need to succeed and grow in your career.
What We Offer You
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
You will draw on your knowledge and experience to proactively contribute to the wider service and its overall ethos, work and aims.
You will be integral to our supportive leadership team which understands the role and its challenges and has your wellbeing at heart. Our commitment is to support you at work and enable you to develop your skills as a leader in outstanding children’s services. With access to high-quality training, development opportunities and a collaborative team, you’ll have everything you need to succeed and grow in your career.
What We Offer You
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
Please complete the online application form .
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For an informal chat about the role please contact Debbie Reynolds debbie.reynolds@leeds.gov.uk.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy .
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
Job Description
Job purpose
The Registered Manager’s role is to manage the home and staff team, leading the provision of inspirational care tailored to the individual needs of the children and young people. You will deal with staff management issues promptly ensuring that policies and procedures are followed. You will be responsible for the provision of a safe and stimulating environment which provides for assessment, care, control, education and health whilst nurturing emotional and physical wellbeing.
You will hold responsibility for all aspects of the management of the home in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the associated quality standards.
Special conditions
This post is subject to a higher level check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.
As required by the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 the postholder must have appropriate experience of:
The Registered Manager’s role is to manage the home and staff team, leading the provision of inspirational care tailored to the individual needs of the children and young people. You will deal with staff management issues promptly ensuring that policies and procedures are followed. You will be responsible for the provision of a safe and stimulating environment which provides for assessment, care, control, education and health whilst nurturing emotional and physical wellbeing.
You will hold responsibility for all aspects of the management of the home in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the associated quality standards.
Special conditions
This post is subject to a higher level check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.
As required by the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 the postholder must have appropriate experience of:
- within the last 5 years, working for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children
- Foster positive relationships, encouraging strong bonds between children and staff
- Work with the wider system of professionals, families and communities of origin
- Lead on the recruitment, selection, induction, supervision, training, development and support processes
- Deputise for the Service Delivery Manager as required commensurate to the grade
- Be an advocate for children and young people and help them understand how their views, wishes and feelings have been considered
- Nurture children’s ambitions for their future and their learning, both in and out of school
- Develop and sustain effective working and information sharing protocols
- Understand and lead on local approaches to multi-agency assessment and promote within the team
- Keep up to date with local and national developments in respect of children and young people who are looked after and ensure staff members are informed
- Create a stable and secure base, where young people have a sense of belonging and where they can begin to understand, address and work through past experiences, present difficulties and behaviours
- You must be educated to degree level plus the NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care, or equivalent qualifications. You will also require the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. We will fund your studies if you do not already hold Level 5, and you must achieve Level 5 within a reasonable period, normally 2 years after starting work. A social work qualification is an advantage but not essential to appointment.
It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements:
- Management of staff, contributing to their development through appraisal, supervision and training
- Clear and decisive leadership and direction, with the ability to plan, deploy resources, follow procedure and maintain accurate records
- Effective team working, organisational and time management skills, prioritising own and team’s work to meet conflicting deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including sensitive and complex information
- Ability to chair meetings constructively, arbitrating and resolving conflict when necessary
- Be physically fit enough to carry out all requirements of the role including the use of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) to manage challenging behaviour as required.
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
- Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.