Registered Manager: Children’s Residential Care
2 Days Old
Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience, plus bonus scheme)
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4:30pm (plus flexibility for on-call)
Key Benefits: Enhanced Holiday (up to 31 days), Private Health Insurance (inc. family), Life Assurance, and Bonus Scheme
Are you an experienced leader in residential care looking for a home that actually feels like a home? With our current leader retiring in the near future, we're looking for someone special to take the reins.
Compared to many other providers, we’ve made sure our package is genuinely sector-leading. From enhanced holiday entitlement to private healthcare for your family, we believe in looking after our team as well as we look after our children. Tree House Care's been established for over 25 years, and we're now looking for a Registered Manager to join our Grimsby family and continue our mission of doing the right thing.
As well as offering a competitive salary of up to £55,000, you'll join a company with a flat structure and hands-on Directors who're visible and supportive every day.
About Tree House Care
At Tree House, we take pride in our "home from home" culture. We're a tight-knit team with a real family feel, where we prioritise relationships and long-term stability.
We believe in nurturing talent and celebrating diversity. Because we've such a settled staff team, many of whom have been with us for over five years, you'll have the support of experienced colleagues who know the service inside out. We're looking for a Registered Manager who can lead from the front, setting firm and fair boundaries to ensure consistency of care while maintaining our warm atmosphere.
About Our Home
Our home in Grimsby is currently rated Good by Ofsted. It’s made up of two adjoined properties that provide a welcoming environment for up to seven young people with additional learning and communication needs, including autism.
While we've increased security measures tailored to the specific requirements of our children, the home remains incredibly cosy. Because we need a Registered Manager who can respond to call-outs when needed, you'll need to live within an achievable commutable distance of the home.
The Role: What you'll be doing
In this role, you'll assume the post of Registered Manager and take full responsibility for the leadership and operational success of the home.
Your day-to-day will involve:
Inspiring Leadership: Leading by example to motivate a dedicated care team and foster a nurturing culture.
Quality & Compliance: Ensuring the home remains compliant with Ofsted Quality Standards and the Children’s Homes Regulations.
Safeguarding: Championing a person-centred approach to the overall well-being of our young people.
Strategic Oversight: Managing budgets, rotas, and staff deployment to ensure effective cover.
Development: Designing and facilitating workshops to support the professional development of your team.
Your Experience and Qualifications
Essential:
The Background: Solid experience in residential care management with a strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and employment law.
Qualifications: You’ve a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or you're prepared to work towards this).
The Approach: You're a strong leader and role model who leads from the front while being flexible, reliable, and able to maintain firm boundaries.
Tech Savvy: Confident using Microsoft Office and digital reporting software.
Logistics: A full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.
Your Package and Perks
Salary & Bonus: £40,000 to £55,000 per annum, plus an attractive bonus scheme.
Private Healthcare: Comprehensive insurance for you and your children (up to age 18).
Enhanced Leave: 26 days leave (rising to 31 through progression) plus Bank Holidays.
Life Assurance: Cover at 2x your salary for peace of mind.
Support: Company pension and accredited training to help you gain further qualifications.
Extras: Cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, and an employee referral scheme.
Our Interview Process
We want our recruitment process to be as welcoming as possible:
Apply: Submit your CV for review.
Visit: Interested candidates are invited to visit the home to meet the team.
Interview: A face-to-face meeting with the Director of Operations and other Senior Managers.
Offer: A conditional hiring decision, subject to DBS and reference checks.
How to Apply
If you're ready to lead with heart and purpose as our next Registered Manager, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV detailing why you're the right fit for the Tree House Care family.
Tree House Care is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all appointments are subject to safer recruitment processes.
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- Location:
- Grimsby
- Salary:
- £40,000 - £55,000 /annum
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Social Care