Location: L4, Liverpool
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, passionate and committed Level 5 Residential Child Care Manager to play a key role in establishing and leading a high-quality residential children’s home in Liverpool.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional with a strong understanding of residential childcare, safeguarding and leadership. The successful candidate will be committed to creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where young people can thrive, achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Lead, motivate and support the residential care team.
- Provide regular supervision, guidance and professional support to staff.
- Organise staff rotas and maintain appropriate staffing levels.
- Monitor staff performance and identify training and development needs.
- Promote a positive, professional and child-centred culture throughout the home.
Safeguarding & Children’s Welfare
- Ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people.
- Identify, record and appropriately escalogging safeguarding concerns.
- Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, schools, health professionals and other partner agencies.
- Ensure care plans, behaviour support plans and risk assessments are implemented effectively and reviewed regularly.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Maintain accurate records and care documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
- Ensure policies, procedures and best practices are consistently followed.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided within the home.
- Prepare for and support regulatory inspections.
- Ensure the home operates in accordance with relevant children’s social care legislation, regulations and standards.
Staffing & Development
- Participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of care staff.
- Support and deliver effective staff inductions.
- Coordinate and monitor mandatory and role-specific training.
- Conduct staff supervision and contribute to performance reviews and appraisals.
- Develop and maintain a skilled, motivated and consistent care team.
Day-to-Day Operations
- Oversee the smooth and effective running of the home.
- Manage incidents, complaints and safeguarding matters appropriately.
- Maintain effective communication with staff, young people and external professionals.
- Manage resources efficiently and contribute to service development and continuous improvement plans.
- Participate in an on-call management support rota when required.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have:
Essential Requirements
- A recognised Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or an equivalent relevant qualification).
- Previous experience working within residential childcare settings.
- Experience supervising or managing staff teams.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Good understanding of relevant children’s social care legislation, regulations and quality standards.
- Excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
- A professional, reliable and child-focused approach.
- The ability to lead teams and make sound decisions in challenging situations.
- A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
An Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory employment checks will be required for this position.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- The opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing a new children’s home.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative management structure.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.
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