Job Title: Registered Care Home Manager - Children's Services

Location: Ebbw Vale, Wales

Salary: £44,000 per annum, with an available £5,000 performance-related bonus for achieving positive inspection results and meeting mandatory targets.

About the Role:

• A reputable Welsh care provider is seeking a dedicated and experienced
• Registered Manager to lead and manage a children's home. The core purpose of this role is to lead an excellent, ethical, and inclusive service that meets the individual needs of children, promotes their well-being, and ensures the highest standards of care are met.
• You will be responsible for all aspects of the home's operations, ensuring full compliance with company policies, Social Care Wales standards, and the RISCA Regulations for Registered Children's Homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Staff Management
• Lead, manage, and support the staff team on a daily basis, promoting best practice and good conduct.
• Oversee staff development, including induction, training, coaching, and mentoring. This includes oversight of new staff completing the All Wales induction framework.
• Implement and manage effective supervision and appraisal processes for all staff, providing constructive feedback and addressing any performance issues.
• Create a positive workplace culture where staff can share good practice, raise concerns, and contribute to decision-making.
• Child-Centred Care & Safeguarding
• Act as the designated Safeguarding Officer for the home, with a full understanding of local safeguarding protocols.
• Ensure all practice is child-centred, actively promoting dignity, respect, and the participation of children in their own care planning.
• Oversee the creation, implementation, and regular review of individual care plans, behavioural management plans, and pathway plans for each child.
• Demonstrate full competency in all aspects of risk assessment, including those related to behaviour, activities, and health and safety.

Working Hours:

• This is a full-time,
• 40-hour per week position.
• A flexible approach is essential, as the role requires providing on-call support and covering additional hours according to the needs of the business.

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the service is fully compliant with RISCA regulations and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) framework.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality records and reports, ensuring they are completed on time and adhere to legal requirements for confidentiality and data protection.
• Continuously monitor practice within the home to ensure agreed care plans are being followed and standards are consistently met.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• To be considered for this role, you must have:
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or a Level 4 with a prior QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care CYP).
• A sound knowledge of RISCA regulations, the CIW inspection framework, and relevant Children's Acts.
• Current registration with Social Care Wales.
• Registration with the DBS Update Service.
• A clean, manual UK driving licence.

If you have any further questions or wish to apply for this role then please get in touch with me on

0131 240 0882 Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

We have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay and flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0131 240 0882 or email and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.

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