Trainee Registered Manager - Ofsted Children’s Home
On-site · Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Trainee Registered Manager for an Ofsted-registered Children s Home in the UK. The role leads the residential care team under an experienced Service Manager, with a clear path to becoming Registered Manager. Responsibilities include maintaining statutory and procedural knowledge for residential childcare; ensuring adequate staffing and team competencies; overseeing individual care plans addressing emotional, social, cultural, and care needs; delivering induction and training; supporting management on staff conduct and performance; monitoring budgets; leading a team to provide high-quality, person-centred care; conducting regular health and wellbeing assessments for children; ensuring safe and accurate medication administration; maintaining communication with families, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders; fostering an environment that supports emotional and physical development; ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards; and providing career development opportunities and progression within the organisation.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in a senior or managerial role within a residential or care environment
- NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (mandatory)
- Relevant professional qualifications, ideally Level 5 Leadership & Management
- Manual driving licence and enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams
- Experience in developing and managing individual care plans
- Ability to maintain a supportive, collaborative team environment
- Previous experience in medication administration and knowledge of relevant safeguarding regulations is preferred
Additional Requirements
- Residents from Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England are not supported
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