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Randstad seeks to recruit a Registered Manager to oversee the daily operations of a Children's Residential Home in the Dromore area. The successful manager will ensure the highest level of care, compassion and safeguarding for all young people whilst effectively managing a team of experienced staff. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to positively impacting the lives of young people.
Job Responsibility:
Provide strong, compassionate, values-based leadership to a skilled staff team
Ensure the home operates in line with The Children's Homes Regulations (NI) 2005, Minimum Standards for Children's Homes (2023), NISCC Codes of Practice and our organisational policies
Maintain a safe, nurturing, trauma-informed environment consistent with our ethos and therapeutic model
Work collaboratively with Social Workers, Trust personnel, families, schools, and our multidisciplinary team (including Clinical Psychology, OT, and therapeutic consultants)
Lead on placement planning, reflective practice, staff supervision, and quality assurance
Oversee the home's rota, reporting systems, budget management and regulatory documentation
Drive continuous improvement and uphold a strong safeguarding culture
Represent the service at LAC reviews, professional meetings and regional forums
Ensure all staff uphold our organisational values and positive behaviour support approach, including TCI de-escalation and trauma-informed practice
Requirements:
Degree in Social Work
Must be NISCC registered
Full UK valid Driving Licence
Minimum 3 years post social work qualification
Minimum 5 years' experience working in residential childcare or a closely related social care setting
Minimum 2 years' experience in a leadership role (managing a team)
Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, safeguarding and positive behaviour support
Experience supervising staff and leading teams
Sound knowledge of regulation, inspection frameworks, risk management and quality assurance
Ability to build relationships with Trust partners and external professionals
Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
Nice to have:
Experience as Deputy Manager or Registered Manager in a children's home
Experience delivering or participating in multidisciplinary planning
Knowledge of TCI or similar behaviour support frameworks
What we offer:
Pension scheme
A supportive senior management and compliance structure
Regular structured reflective practice facilitated by clinical psychology
Investment in professional growth via Comprehensive CPD pathway, including leadership development
Access to wellbeing supports such as counselling and the private medical care through Benenden Health
Consistent operations
support within a strong, values-led organisational culture