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    Action for Children

    Non-profit

    Registered Manager

    Sutton-In-Ashfield, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-time£60k / yearPosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    • Salary: £60,000 per annum
    • Hours per week: 37
    • Vetting Level Required: DBS Enhanced Adult & Children

    Job title: Registered Manager
    Salary: c.£60,000 per annum, plus £700 on call allowance

    Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

    Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time – 37 hours per week

    Benefits:

    • Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave.
    • Excellent training and the opportunity complete qualifications including the Level 5 Children, Young People and Families manager qualification.
    • Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages.
    • Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover.
    • Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers.
    • As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, you’ll receive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose, supporting a healthy balance between work and life. 
    • Cycle to work scheme.
    • Season Ticket Loan Scheme

    At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

    A bit about the role

    As Registered Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a children's home shaping it from the very start. You'll build your own team, establish the culture and practice from day one, and create a safe, consistent home where our young person can feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

    Working closely with Nottinghamshire County Council and CAMHS, you'll play a key role in helping a young person build resilience, develop positive relationships, engage in education and make safe choices.

    As part of our collaborative partnership with CAMHS, you will receive regular clinical supervision and dedicated ongoing support. This an ideal opportunity for someone with a background or interest in children's mental health to further develop their experience while delivering the highest quality care and creating positive outcome for children and young people. 

    'This is not a children’s home, but a home that belongs to its children'

    What you do could make a difference

    As Registered Manager, you'll build the team and put everything in place to lay a sound foundation and secure Ofsted registration, with the support and guidance from the leadership team. 

    • Lead the safe and effective day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality care and support.
    • Lead and develop a skilled and consistent team around the care of our young person.
    • Develop and embed effective care planning, safeguarding and risk management practices.
    • Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and organisational standards.
    • Establish a positive culture within the home, focused on stability, relationships and achieving the best possible outcomes for the young person.

    Let’s talk about you

    • We’re looking for an existing Children’s Services Registered Manager, or an ambitious Deputy Manager/Team Leader who is ready to take their next step.
    • You’ll bring experience in children's residential care, alongside a Level 5 qualification (e.g. Diploma in Leadership and management of Residential Childcare) or be willing to work towards.
    • You’ll understand the cultural, social and ideological forces that shape a child’s development.
    • You’ll have proven ability in providing a contained and fulfilling environment for staff, promoting psychological safety to build and sustain a resilient team.

    Why Action for Children?

    Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters. 

    We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here. 

    Will you join us?

    Action for Children - Driven by Love

    About the Service

    You will be leading in a newly commissioned home for up to 2 young people who need a dedicated space to benefit from our therapeutic model, enabling them to develop confidence and resilience, build healthy relationships, stay engaged in learning, and make positive choices.

    How to apply

    If you require any support with the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference 13673.

    Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

    At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

    We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

    We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.

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    About the company

    Action for Children

    Action for Children is a UK-based charity that supports young people and their families, providing services and campaigning for a better future for children.

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