We have an exciting opportunity here at Unified Care Services as we are looking to recruit a dynamic and professional individual who can deliver excellent standards of care as Ofsted Registered Manager, caring for young people with Social Emotional and Mental Health, Autism and/or Learning difficulties.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Manager with a great passion to provide leadership and a high quality of care to the young people that we support. Our young people deserve the best!
You will join our team as a Manager of a Solo Registered placement that is due to open this year and you will be the driving force in planning the development of our new home!
If this sounds like you and you thrive on a challenge, please get in touch as we would love to hear from you!
About the Role
The Solo Children’s Home Manager is a key leadership position, responsible for managing all aspects of a solo children’s home. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the home, compliance with all regulations, and the delivery of trauma-informed, child-centered care. Your leadership will ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, development, and emotional support for the young person. What we will give you:
We will ensure you are rewarded for hard work and dedication which is why we offer: Generous salary in line with your experience Company Bonus schemes Refer a Friend bonus once they successfully pass a probationary period Contributory Company pension Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, provided by BUPA 24/7 Flexible working Paid comprehensive learning and development Career progression for the right person All the added saving of a Bluelight card What you will be doing:
Support to achieve Ofsted registration Manage the home to ensure efficient operation, in line with policies & procedures, and relevant legislation Quality assurance and Monitoring Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding Recruit, induct, train your team Provide supervision and continual assessment of your staff's performance Be able to create a 'can do' culture within your team and be resolution focused Establish professional relationships with multi agencies, parents, and other stakeholders Provide written reports for reviews, conferences and all other meeting requested Ensuring all requirements are met from any Inspection, including Compliance and Quality Assurance visits Ensure that the child has individual care and care planning which is child focused to meet their needs Who you are:
Have at least 2 years of relevant experience in residential care of children within the last 5 years (Ofsted registered service) A minimum 1 years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory role in social care Hold or willing to work towards an NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent (mandatory) Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent Hold a full UK Driving License Have excellent communication skills Have an in-depth knowledge of the Children’s homes regulations 2025, Safeguarding legislation and procedures, Children’s Act 1989 and other relevant legislation Have a clear understanding of Social Emotional and Mental Health, Autism and Learning difficulties Have the desire to work for a company that invests in the professional progression of its employees Have the drive to build your own team around you, for the new home you will manage. Hold good organization skills and a high degree of resilience Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent Pay:
£50,000.00-£56,000.00 per year Additional pay:
Bonus scheme Benefits:
Casual dress Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme Store discount Schedule:
Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability Experience:
Relevant residential care of children: 2 years (required) Managerial or supervisory: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (required) Work Location:
In person Reference ID:
HM1
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The Solo Children’s Home Manager is a key leadership position, responsible for managing all aspects of a solo children’s home. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the home, compliance with all regulations, and the delivery of trauma-informed, child-centered care. Your leadership will ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, development, and emotional support for the young person. What we will give you:
We will ensure you are rewarded for hard work and dedication which is why we offer: Generous salary in line with your experience Company Bonus schemes Refer a Friend bonus once they successfully pass a probationary period Contributory Company pension Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, provided by BUPA 24/7 Flexible working Paid comprehensive learning and development Career progression for the right person All the added saving of a Bluelight card What you will be doing:
Support to achieve Ofsted registration Manage the home to ensure efficient operation, in line with policies & procedures, and relevant legislation Quality assurance and Monitoring Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding Recruit, induct, train your team Provide supervision and continual assessment of your staff's performance Be able to create a 'can do' culture within your team and be resolution focused Establish professional relationships with multi agencies, parents, and other stakeholders Provide written reports for reviews, conferences and all other meeting requested Ensuring all requirements are met from any Inspection, including Compliance and Quality Assurance visits Ensure that the child has individual care and care planning which is child focused to meet their needs Who you are:
Have at least 2 years of relevant experience in residential care of children within the last 5 years (Ofsted registered service) A minimum 1 years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory role in social care Hold or willing to work towards an NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent (mandatory) Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent Hold a full UK Driving License Have excellent communication skills Have an in-depth knowledge of the Children’s homes regulations 2025, Safeguarding legislation and procedures, Children’s Act 1989 and other relevant legislation Have a clear understanding of Social Emotional and Mental Health, Autism and Learning difficulties Have the desire to work for a company that invests in the professional progression of its employees Have the drive to build your own team around you, for the new home you will manage. Hold good organization skills and a high degree of resilience Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent Pay:
£50,000.00-£56,000.00 per year Additional pay:
Bonus scheme Benefits:
Casual dress Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme Store discount Schedule:
Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability Experience:
Relevant residential care of children: 2 years (required) Managerial or supervisory: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (required) Work Location:
In person Reference ID:
HM1
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