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Registered Manager - Children's home

1848 Limited
Taunton Full-time
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Registered Manager – Therapeutic Children's Home

Taunton, Somerset

Up to £54,100 per year *(dependent on qualifications and experience)*

What We're Looking For

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership \& Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)

  • At least 3 years' senior experience in residential childcare

  • Strong leadership and team management skills

  • Experience supporting young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours

  • Good knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations

  • Full UK manual driving licence

  • Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required
About 1848 Ltd

At 1848 Ltd, we provide safe, nurturing and therapeutic homes for children and young people with complex backgrounds. Our focus is on helping young people feel safe, valued and heard while supporting their emotional wellbeing, development and independence.

The Role

As a Registered Manager, you will lead the day\-to\-day running of your home and the team supporting the young people who live there.

You will:

  • Lead, motivate and develop your team

  • Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and recording

  • Oversee care plans, risk assessments and PBS plans

  • Work closely with our Therapy and Well\-Being Teams

  • Build positive relationships with young people, families and professionals

  • Ensure the home meets Ofsted and regulatory requirements

  • Support young people to make progress towards independence

  • Drive continuous improvement across the home
What We Offer
  • Golden Hello Bonus: £500 after 6 months \+ £500 after 12 months

  • Performance\-related bonuses linked to quality, not occupancy

  • Additional bonuses for good/outstanding Ofsted outcomes

  • Yearly loyalty increments

  • Fully funded training and qualifications

  • Bespoke CPD and independent managers' forum

  • Free Headspace subscription

  • Healthcare Insurance

  • Blue Light Card discounts

  • Free on\-site parking

  • Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £1,000\)

  • Support from our Therapy, HR and Senior Leadership Teams

  • Good work/life balance
Why Join 1848?

A chance to lead a home where young people are at the centre of everything we do, while developing your career within a supportive and genuinely therapeutic organisation.

Apply now and help create brighter futures with 1848 Ltd.

*We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.*

*1848 is committed to child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, including supply staff, to share this commitment through exceptional safeguarding practice.*

*Successful candidates who are invited to interview will be required to complete an application for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure suitability of working with children. You will also be required to sign up to the online DBS service. As such candidates will need to bring original documents to evidence their identity that will satisfy DBS requirements, ie either a current driving licence or passport including a photograph, or a full birth certificate, plus a document such as a utility bill or financial statement that shows the candidate’s current name and address and where appropriate change of name documentation.*

Pay: Up to £54,100\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Free parking

  • On\-site parking
Application question(s):
  • Do you hold the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership \& Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)?
Experience:
  • senior experience in residential childcare: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
  • Full Uk Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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