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! At Bay View Childcare, part of the Polaris Community, we are seeking a child-focused Registered Manager for our established children’s home in Slyne, Lancaster. Our home provides care for four children aged 8-18 facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
Why Join Bay View Childcare?
At Bay View Childcare, you’ll be part of a supportive organization that values strong leadership and professional development. Here’s what you can expect:
- Part of the Wider Polaris Community: Access specialist support services, including recruitment, HR, quality assurance, and safeguarding.
- Proven Track Record of Excellence: Our homes consistently achieve Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings, ensuring a stable environment for leaders.
- 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 who understand your role.
- A Wider Professional Network: Collaborate with other managers and professionals to share best practices.
- Opportunities to Influence: Participate in diversity and inclusion forums to have your voice heard.
- Continuous Development: Access training and peer support for ongoing professional growth.
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 training.
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 reaching 90% occupancy.
- Competitive Salary Package
- Company Pension Scheme
- Regular Professional Supervision
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Wellbeing Programs
- Comprehensive Induction and Training Program
- Ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Genuine Career Progression Opportunities
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 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 about shaping brighter futures for children and ready to take the next step in your career, 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.
