Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Manager ready to make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable children? Our client, a dedicated provider of exceptional therapeutic care, is seeking a Registered Manager for their 4-bedded children's home in Redditch. This is an incredible opportunity to shape a warm, safe, and healing environment where children can truly thrive. A salary of £47,500 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) + up to £5k bonus
About the Role:
As the Registered Manager, you will be the cornerstone of this therapeutic home. You will lead an established team, guiding them in a culture of emotional safety and connection, grounded in the principles of PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) and Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP). Every interaction, every decision, will be driven by connection, empathy, and mutual respect, fostering an environment where children can heal from complex trauma and reach their full potential.
Our client is a child-focused, trauma-informed organisation committed to creating positive outcomes. They believe in the power of understanding, nurturing, and supportive relationships to bring about lasting positive change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational & Regulatory Oversight: Full responsibility for the children's home, ensuring all operations and regulatory requirements are met.
- Therapeutic Leadership: Lead and inspire your team with a therapeutic mindset, seamlessly integrating PACE and DDP into daily practices.
- Culture Champion: Build and nurture a team culture that deeply aligns with the organisation's core values.
- Child-Centred Support: Ensure the emotional and developmental needs of children are met through trauma-informed care and tailored individual plans.
- Positive Outcomes: Champion positive outcomes for each child, advocating for their well-being and growth.
- Reflective Supervision: Provide emotionally intelligent and reflective supervision to your team.
- Compliance & Improvement: Ensure robust compliance with Ofsted requirements and actively drive continuous service improvement.
- Collaborative Care: Work closely with families, professionals, and external partners to deliver a holistic care approach.
We're Looking For:
- Experienced Leader: At least 4 years of experience in residential childcare, including a minimum of 2 years in a management role with a proven track record of Ofsted "Good" or higher.
- Qualified: Hold the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Trauma-Informed Expertise: A deep understanding of trauma, attachment, and child development.
- DDP & PACE Advocate: Committed to DDP-informed care and the principles of the PACE model.
- Compassionate & Accountable: A leader who embodies compassion, accountability, and a profound understanding of relational care.
- Child-Centred: A strong advocate for co-regulation, reflective practice, and a truly child-centred approach.
- Quality Driven: Comfortable working closely with regulators and passionate about achieving "Outstanding" outcomes.
- It is imperative that you hold a full UK Driving Licence
What is being Offered:
- Impactful Role: A unique opportunity to lead and shape a therapeutic home built on strong values and vision.
- Professional Growth: Continuous professional development, including specialised training in DDP and trauma-informed practice.
- Dedicated Support: Regular access to therapeutic consultation and reflective supervision.
- Strong Leadership Network: Robust support from a senior leadership team deeply committed to relational care.
- Supportive Culture: A workplace culture that prioritises both staff well-being and the healing journey of children.
- Salary: £47,500 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) + up to £5k bonus
If you are ready to make a real difference, lead with authenticity, and create a nurturing, therapeutic space for children to heal and grow, we encourage you to apply
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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