Children's Residential Registered Manager Children's Residential Registered Manager

Our £30 million capital investment expansion offers numerous opportunities for growth and development within our expanding services. We have a proven track record of recruiting and retaining the very best managers in the sector as evidenced by the fact that most of our homes are rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted. You will be part of an existing team of permanent Residential Managers, well supported by our experienced Responsible Individuals and Head of Residential Services. In Surrey we take our Corporate Parenting responsibilities seriously and increasing placement sufficiency across our residential provision is part of our focus. Our commitment is to provide the right care in the right place at the right time, to help children in our care achieve the best outcomes. Wherever possible we want our children looked after to live in Surrey in line with our Surrey Homes for Surrey Children ambition. To support this, we are developing and expanding our varied portfolio of Ofsted registered children's homes, to enable children looked after to remain rooted in their communities and supported by the local specialist services they need. As a Registered Manager you will lead the team supporting children and young people with high and complex needs. Many of our children and young people will have had numerous placement breakdowns and be vulnerable to child sexual exploitation, criminalisation or have mental health challenges. About the Role As a Registered Manager you will have strong leadership abilities, passion and motivation for running your home so that it is welcoming and safe for your team, children, and young people. We are looking for leaders who:

• Have good regulatory knowledge with a practical understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and the Ofsted inspection framework
• Prioritise safeguarding children and young people and ensure positive outcomes through creative and innovative methods
• Can demonstrate a strength-based, individualised, and proactive leadership approach underpinned by collaboration and effective assessment and risk management
• Understand and foster an inclusive and positive team culture, providing support so that staff and children feel welcomed, valued and able to achieve their potential
• Can establish and build trust with staff, children and key stakeholders across residential services and care
• Have a strong focus on team performance and development using team supervision, career conversations and feedback to support staff and identify improvements
We are committed to providing the best care for children and young people in our homes. To achieve this, we've invested £2.4m to enhance management capacity and upskill our workforce. We value the unique skills and perspectives of our employees and offer opportunities for recognised qualifications to support career growth within our expanding residential service.


• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent and an ability to meet Ofsted regulatory requirements to become a Registered Manager
• In depth knowledge of delivering statutory childcare services and have had, at least 2 years' experience within children's residential care, within the last 5 years
• Proven leadership and managerial skills in a social care or health setting
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of individuals, built on trust in sometimes challenging situations
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work- no two days in our homes are ever the same!
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Residential colleagues are expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel around the county if required. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

Surrey is currently the 7th largest Local Authority provider of in-house children's homes in the UK, and our ambitious sufficiency plans see us set to become the largest LA residential provider within the next 12-24 months. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape our residential services for the children of Surrey.

The salary range for a Registered Manager role within our in-house Residential Children's Service is £52,047 - £57,125 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. Join our dynamic residential leadership team as the Registered Manager of our home in Woking, which specialises in supporting children aged 11-14 with global developmental delay. This exciting opportunity has arisen as our current Registered Manager has been promoted within our growing services. Rewards and Benefits
• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Relocation bonus of up to £8,000 to ease your move to Surrey- we're eager to chat with anyone considering a move to take up this opportunity