Dual Residential Registered Manager

Join Our Team as a Dual Residential Registered Manager!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? At Budwood, part of the Polaris Community, we are seeking a passionate and motivated Dual Residential Registered Manager to lead and manage two solo children's homes in the beautiful Poole area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager looking to progress or an existing Registered Manager seeking a fresh challenge!

About Us

Budwood operates four children's homes and six supported accommodation homes for young people aged 16+ across Dorset and Hampshire. We pride ourselves on our commitment to growth and excellence, both for our employees and the young people we serve. As a valued and respected provider in the sector, we are dedicated to making a positive impact.

Your Role

As the Dual Residential Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage two high-quality children's residential homes, ensuring positive outcomes for young people.
• Promote partnership working with young people, their families, colleagues, and external agencies.
• Implement organisational strategies and objectives to support the continued success of Budwood.
• Maximise staff effectiveness through motivation, development, and coaching.
• Set, monitor, and review targets for both staff teams, ensuring clear direction and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and organisational policies.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Ofsted, local authorities, and other stakeholders.

What We Offer

We believe in taking care of our team! Here’s what you can expect:

• Salary: £54,000 per annum
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Annual Leave: 33 days
• Meals: All meals provided while on duty
• Pension: Company pension scheme
• Discounts: Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programmes
• Training: Therapeutic Parenting (DDP Level 1) training and a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Support: Monthly clinical and professional supervision with access to therapeutic support

What You Bring

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or a willingness to work towards it.
• Experience as a Registered Manager or relevant management experience.
• A strong understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
• Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel.

Working Conditions

At Budwood, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by Budwood.

If you are ready to make a difference and lead a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you!