Registered Manager (OFSTED)

• Registered Manager (OFSTED)
• Based in Eastleigh, Hampshire
• Salary circa £50,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with additional weekend and 'on call' responsibilities on the roster

About the role

It's exciting times at Beaufort Education & Care and due to expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Manager in Eastleigh, Hampshire to join our team.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the main responsibilities of the OFSTED Registered Manager include:

• You will manage a newly commissioned Residential Children's Home, ensuring the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, procedures, policies and the Statement of Purpose for the home
• To ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and welfare of children, creating an environment where individuals are heard, respected and valued
• Support continual assessment of the needs of the children to identify and prepare specific development plans to ensure the most appropriate service provision
• Recruitment of new team members in line with Safer Recruitment protocols
• Lead on team and HR matters in accordance to policy and employment law
• Deliver comprehensive training and development programmes to enable your team to have all the necessary skills and levels of expertise to meet the needs of the children
• Develop appropriate relationships with and between staff, children, external agencies and other stakeholders
• Actively co-ordinate the service provision, becoming the focal point for support, advice and coaching to the team within the Home
• Promote therapeutic relationships between staff, children and their families, and the children's involvement and participation in the day-to-day life of the Home
• To work in collaboration with other Managers as part of the Management Team and work effectively in partnership with referrals, Placing Authorities and the Local Authority

About you

• Our new Registered Manager will have at least two years proven managerial experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children and children's homes; knowledge in this sector is a must!
• You will demonstrate experience in the supervision and management of a team of childcare practitioners
• You will be an exceptional role-model to your team, demonstrating a professional approach, positive behaviours and attitude
• The successful applicant must hold a minimum Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner (or equivalent qualification)
• Preferably be working towards or hold Level 5 in Leadership and Management
• Must hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
• The successful candidate will be registered with OFSTED

Your rewards

• Competitive salary, based on experience and qualifications
• Generous bonuses - we offer a £10,000 joining and retention bonus to welcome and reward you, PLUS an annual performance related bonus of up to £10,000
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continued development opportunities and investment in your career
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing specialist support from our qualified in-house therapist
• Long term job security
• Company funded Blue Light Card

More about us

We are Beaufort Education & Care, a quality led "Good" OFSTED rated organisation. We pride ourselves on offering a caring, supportive, residential environment for the children and young people in our care.

We have over 20 years' experience in providing high quality childcare, supporting looked-after children and young people from 8 to 18 years old, with our focus centred on the needs of the child.

We offer a therapeutic approach to care aimed at improving the lives of the individual children that live with us. Our priority is to ensure that our young people feel safe, secure, happy and able to achieve their best.

Our Head Office is based in Ringwood, and we are currently expanding our portfolio of children's homes, providing excellent opportunities for career growth across the business.

Safer recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we care for, creating a setting in which everyone feels welcome and safe.

Successful candidates are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records, safeguarding/barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing, eligibility to work in the UK and identification checks.

Safeguarding at Beaufort Care Group is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

Equal Opportunities

Beaufort Care Group Ltd supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply to the Companies EO Policy and Guide to Equality document.

Candidates must be within commutable distance and must have the right to live and work in the UK. If this criteria is not met, your application will not be considered.

Due to the number of applications that we receive, only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.