Children's Registered Manager

Salary £48,000 - £52,000

Fabulous opportunity to join a truly values-led organisation committed to delivering safe, high-quality support for children and families across the region. The home prides themselves on strong leadership, reflective practice, and a culture where staff are supported to develop professionally.
As a Registered Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping outcomes for children, ensuring compliance, and leading a team that makes a real difference every day.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide effective day-to-day leadership and management of the service, ensuring it runs safely, consistently, and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Take overall responsibility for safeguarding practice, ensuring robust procedures are embedded and followed.
• Ensure children and families receive person-centred, needs-led support that promotes positive outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of care, monitoring quality through audits, supervision, and continuous improvement activity.
• Oversee care planning and review processes, ensuring decisions are informed by assessment, risk management, and best practice.
• Lead and support staff through supervision, training, and performance management to maintain a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, commissioners, partner agencies, and other stakeholders to support effective multi-agency working.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping, reporting, and documentation are maintained to a high standard.
• Manage referrals, admissions, and placement-related processes in line with policy and safeguarding expectations.
• Promote a culture of learning, reflection, and accountability, responding appropriately to incidents and complaints.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and inspection frameworks, including timely submission of required information.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Level 5 qualified
• Strong leadership and management experience within children's services, including the ability to drive quality and compliance.
• Proven knowledge of Social Work - Children and Families, including assessment, care planning, and outcome-focused support.
• Demonstrable expertise in Social Work - Safeguarding Children, including risk assessment, thresholds, and multi-agency safeguarding practice.
• Relevant professional qualification in social work (or equivalent) and a clear understanding of professional standards and practice expectations.
• Experience of managing safeguarding concerns, escalation processes, and ensuring appropriate actions are taken promptly.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and inspection requirements applicable to children's services.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with children, families, staff, and external partners.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.
• Competence in using IT systems for case recording, reporting, and service administration.
• Commitment to reflective practice, continuous improvement, and staff development.

Call to Action

If you're an experienced leader with a strong safeguarding background and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and families, - Apply now to take the next step in your career as Registered Manager in Keighley.