Residential Registered Manager
Join Our Team as a Residential Registered Manager!
Location: Slyne, Lancaster
Salary: £50,000 per annum (with potential to earn up to £55,000 through bonuses)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week
Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're an experienced and ambitious leader looking to elevate your career in residential care, we want to hear from you! Bay View Childcare, part of the Polaris Community, is seeking a child-focused Registered Manager for our established children's home in Slyne, Lancaster. Here, we care for four children aged 8-18 who face social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
Why Join Bay View Childcare?
At Bay View Childcare, you’ll be part of a supportive organization that prioritizes excellence in care. We believe in strong leadership, reflective practice, and continuous professional development. Here’s what you can expect:
- Part of the Wider Polaris Community: Access specialist support services, including:
- Designated recruitment team
- HR and employee relations support
- Quality assurance and compliance teams
- Learning and development programs
- Safeguarding specialists
- Health and safety teams
- A Proven Track Record of Excellence: Our homes consistently achieve Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
- Strong Systems and Operational Structure: Well-established processes allow you to focus on delivering high-quality care.
- Hands-On Senior Leadership: Receive practical support from an experienced leadership team.
- Leaders Who Understand the Role: Our senior team includes former Registered Managers who know the demands of the job.
- A Wider Professional Network: Collaborate with a community of managers and professionals.
- Opportunities to Influence: Participate in diversity and inclusion forums and other initiatives.
- Continuous Development: Access training and peer support to grow professionally.
About the Role
As the Registered Manager, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for children.
- Oversee day-to-day operations and lead staff practice.
- Maintain strong safeguarding arrangements and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide confident leadership, ensuring care is child-centered and responsive to individual needs.
- Support and develop your team through supervision and mentoring.
What We Offer
In addition to a fulfilling career, we provide:
- Bonus Opportunities: £3,000 Ofsted bonus for achieving an Outstanding inspection outcome and £2,000 occupancy bonus for achieving 90% occupancy.
- Competitive Salary Package
- Company Pension Scheme
- Regular Professional Supervision
- Access to Employee Discount Scheme
- Wellbeing Programs
- Comprehensive Induction and Training Program
- Ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Genuine Career Progression Opportunities
- Supportive and Experienced Leadership Team
Requirements for the Role
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- A Leadership and Management qualification (or willingness to work towards one) along with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children.
- Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including relevant legislation and regulations.
- Experience in managing staff teams with excellent communication skills.
- A genuine passion for children's homes and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children.
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
If you're excited to shape brighter futures for children and take the next step in your career with Bay View Childcare, we encourage you to apply today!
Bay View Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet safer recruitment requirements. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
