Registered Children's Home Manager (Dual Homes) | Lytham

Job Description

| Salary £53,051-£57,447 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week |Lytham|

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Registered Children's Home Manager (Dual Homes)

Location: Lytham

We are currently recruiting… 

As part of our exciting expansion, we are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Dual Registered Children’s Home Manager to join our team, based in  Lytham

"Where Our Children Live" is a programme of work focusing on creating Lancashire homes for Lancashire children as part of a modernisation and expansion of Children's Residential Childcare at Lancashire County Council. 

As part of the Residential Leadership Team, this position involves overseeing the daily operations of two Children’s Homes, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. The Dual Registered Manager is responsible for leading and mentoring two teams of Residential Childcare Workers, supported by four Deputy Managers.

The ideal candidate for this role will have relevant qualifications in social care or a related field, with proven experience in managing Children’s Homes or similar settings. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with a genuine commitment to the well-being and development of our children. Excellent organisational and time-management skills are required to handle multiple responsibilities effectively.

Personal attributes such as empathy, compassion, resilience, and integrity are considered essential for this role. The Dual Registered Manager must have a caring and empathetic approach to working with children and staff, the ability to handle challenging situations with patience and professionalism, and a strong sense of ethics and integrity in all aspects of the role.

What we are looking for…

• A passion for working with children and a commitment to their well-being.
• An QCF5 or NVQ 5 Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the management of a Children's Home.  
• Experience of working successfully at a managerial level to develop a high performing team.
• Driving license and has access to a vehicle – this is an essential car user post

Why join us…

• Generous annual leave allocation, 25 days (rising to 32 days after five years' service) plus eight days bank holidays and two extra statutory days
• Comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible Working arrangements 
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives including wellness programs and other services including Occupational Health Services, Cycle to work scheme, Eyesight test contribution and our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave policies.
• Access to various discounts (e.g. Viv Up) on products and services, including local businesses, national retailers, and car purchase schemes.
• Free parking and all meals/drinks included when on shift
• Stable experienced management team and dedicated Head of Service
• Extensive training programme, including funded apprenticeships up to degree level

How to apply…

You should demonstrate in your application how you meet the requirements of the job description by uploading a copy of your CV and Supporting Statement.

Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat – contact our talent team today, on [email removed]. 

Closing Date: 31 October

Interviews: TBC

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.

Lancashire County Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement at any time prior to the stated closing date. This decision may be made without prior notice and is at the sole discretion of Lancashire County Council. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly, as we may fill the position before the advertised closing date.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab. 

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. 

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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