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Are you an experienced and inspirational leader with a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable children? Are you a Registered Manager with a track record of achieving Good or Outstanding outcomes or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready for the next step? If so, this is your opportunity to shape the next stage of residential care in Doncaster!The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.Doncaster Councils residential service supports children in care through high-quality childrens homes, supported accommodation and services for care leavers. The majority of their in-house homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted and they want to build on this by creating a skilled and passionate workforce that delivers therapeutic, relationship-based care.We have a competitive salary on offer of at least 47,154 and the working pattern will be 8am-4:00pm Monday to Friday.As Childrens Homes Manager, you will:Register with Ofsted and strive to achieve Good or Outstanding inspection outcomesLead and inspire a team of residential care professionalsEnsure full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, the Children Act 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023Drive therapeutic practice that supports emotional, psychological and social developmentLead on safeguarding, quality assurance and continuous improvementManage significant budgets and oversee financial performanceEmbed strong performance management and robust audit processesChampion childrens voice in service developmentFoster a positive, inclusive and empowering cultureWork collaboratively with partners, families and stakeholdersWhat we need from you: Within the last 5 years, at least 2 years experience in a role relevant to residential childcareAt least 1 year supervising and managing staff in a care settingExtensive experience working with Children in CareA strong record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted gradings (or be a Deputy Manager ready to step xjdpvnf up)A thorough understanding of Ofsted regulations and inspection frameworksLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Child CareStrong knowledge of therapeutic approaches in residential settingsExperience managing budgets and driving service improvementExceptional leadership, communication and organisational skillsIf you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply now. Don't miss your chance to become a Registered Manager at Doncaster Council! To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Eilidh at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or (url removed)