Registered Manager

Full Job Description

Options Autism are looking for a Registered Manager in the Lochmaben area!

Role: Children’s Home Registered Manager

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum (dependent on experience/qualifications)

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, with on call responsibilities)

Location: Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire

The Location

Holistic Childcare and Education consists of two accommodations, Closeburn House and Maben House. Maben House is a ten bed registered service, supporting individuals from the ages of 6 – 16 years. We are dedicated to build incredible futures by giving the Young People opportunities, developing their life skills and personal interests.

The accommodation is within commutable distance from Dumfries, Lockerbie and other surrounding towns and villages.

Our aim is to build incredible futures by giving individuals the opportunities to develop their life skills and personal interests, by supporting them to fulfil their potential. Our services are friendly and fun, and though there are challenges too, everything we do is dedicated to creating rewarding experiences – for those we look after and for everyone in our team!

The Opportunity

Our next Registered Manager will be someone who has: 

• Mandatory: SVQ 4 Children and Young People plus SVQ 4 Leadership and Management or above (or working towards it)
• Extensive experience of working in a residential setting
• High level of working knowledge of relevant legislation such as Children’s Act and Quality Care Standards
• Experience of leading and motivating teams
• Ability to effectively train individuals and groups

How we reward you

We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

How to Apply

1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions 
2. Visit our website at www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/jobs/ where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!

Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced PVG and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.