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Registered Children’s Home Manager in Welwyn Garden City
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead a 2‑bed residential children’s home in Welwyn Garden City. You will be responsible for the safe, effective and compliant day‑to‑day running of the home, ensuring outstanding care and positive outcomes for children and young people.
This is a senior leadership role where you will be registered with Ofsted and fully accountable for quality, safeguarding, staff performance, and regulatory compliance.
Duties
- Register as the Ofsted Children’s Home Manager
- Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations (2015)
- Keep the home inspection-ready at all times
- Complete all required reports and statutory notifications
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Promote a safe, secure, and nurturing environment
- Handle safeguarding concerns and incidents appropriately
- Embed strong safeguarding practices across the team
- Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team
- Conduct supervisions, appraisals, and performance reviews
- Manage rotas and maintain safe staffing levels
- Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and reviews
- Manage the day-to-day running of the home
- Oversee budgets and resources effectively
- Complete monthly audits and Regulation 45 reports
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (£50k–£55k)
- Opportunity to lead a small, focused and high‑quality service
- Supportive senior leadership
- Chance to make a genuine difference to children’s lives
- Potential contract extension
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
- Proven experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Acting Manager in a children’s residential setting
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and children’s residential legislation
- Experience of Ofsted inspections
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (business insurance required)
- Willingness to participate in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota
- Enhanced DBS (required)
Your skills and compassion truly make a difference!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
20+ Years Expertise
With over two decades of experience, we stand as a seasoned care provider equipped with extensive training and a rich array of resources to support your career journey
Industry-Leading Training
Every Care Giver at Concept Care receives industry-leading training, providing them with a breadth of professional knowledge and practical skills to keep their clients safe, well, and happy at home.
Employee Wellbeing Support
From day one, we provide comprehensive support to help our care workers navigate work-related or personal challenges that may affect their physical or mental health.
Care With Compassion
Caregiving should never be rushed, so we’ve set a minimum client visit time of one hour. This allows our Care Givers to focus on the overall health and well-being of every client.
At Concept Care, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality home care!
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Our home care company is committed to providing a positive and rewarding work experience for our employees. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, ongoing training and support, and opportunities for career growth and advancement. Additionally, we value diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration, making our company an excellent choice for those seeking a fulfilling career in the healthcare industry.
Employee safety and well-being are top priorities for us. We have policies and procedures in place to promote a safe work environment, and we provide resources and support for employees' physical and emotional well-being.
Yes, we encourage career growth and development for our employees. There are opportunities for advancement within various departments, as well as additional training and education programs available.
We take pride in our diverse workforce, which includes individuals from various cultural backgrounds and nationalities. Our team is made up of people from all over the world, bringing a rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and talents to our company.
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We’d love for you to be part of our team. Whether you have years of experience or are just starting your journey in care, we’ll provide full training, flexible hours, and all the support you need to succeed.