Registered Manager - children's home

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager for a children's home in Bedford. This position is a permanent, full-time position. Basic salary of up to £55,000 plus an achievable bonus scheme. The successful applicant will manage a BRAND NEW 2 bed home providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties. As a Registered Manager, your main responsibilities will include: * Ensuring each young child has a care plan which reflects his or her emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic and cultural needs * Regularly reviewing and updating the placement plan * Allocating each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of the care plan * Building relationships with parents, carers and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child * Manging budgets effectively * Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents * Ensuring new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan * Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team * Providing leadership and supervision to the wider team In return, our client is offering a range of benefits, including: * A REAL opportunity to progress as the company grows * Flexible working hours * Support from a very experienced Responsible Indivdual. * Freedom to recruit own team. Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment