Registered Childrens Home Manager

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and motivated Residential Manager to lead the No Wrong Door Hub and undertake the role of Registered Manager for the hub's children's home serving the west and central areas of North Yorkshire.

This is a truly unique leadership opportunity where you will champion and further develop the No Wrong Door model through strong relational practice and evidence-based interventions. Working alongside a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, you will have the privilege of supporting children, young people and families to overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve positive futures.

As the No Wrong Door Team Manager, you will provide inspiring leadership, management and direction to staff, ensuring our culture, values and practice model are embedded in everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in developing effective multi-agency partnerships and driving forward outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

Whilst this role is immensely rewarding, we recognise that supporting young people with complex needs can at times be demanding. We are therefore committed to ensuring that our leaders are well supported, professionally challenged and able to thrive.

Job context

As part of the Children and Young Peoples Service you will

be working with colleagues who have a commitment

to shared values and the common purpose of developing a

culture of inter-agency working, including statutory

bodies, third and private sector organisations. There is a

commitment to ensure that strategic visions are

translated into local plans in collaboration with

professionals, partners and service users.

Sitting within the Children and Families service (CFS) the

post holder will drive forward the effective delivery of

the No Wrong Door methodology and core offer. The post

will lead and manage a range of services, support

and placements for both looked after children and those on

the edge of care ensuring interventions include

embedded specialist roles, in line with core assessments and

care plans. Key characteristics of this post are

effective leadership and management skills with the flexible

deployment of a significant and resilient staff team.

The post will manage a 24-hour service and be able to

progress plans for complex adolescents working

effectively with key (CFS) teams and partners.

This post has responsibility for the management of

significant financial resources and the service must be

delivered within nationally defined regulations and

standards. The post requires an enhanced DBS.

Job purpose

Responsible for the management of the No Wrong Door Hub

(East or

West), a multi-agency partnership between the Local

Authority, Police and

Health. Responsible for a range of diverse placement options

for the most

complex, high risk young people including residential care

and out of hours

provision. Also, service delivery for Edge of Care,

Activities and Bespoke

placements for up to 50 young people at any time.

Management

Responsible for integrated management of hub placements,

edge of care, activities,

bespoke and 28-day strategy placements, including

Children when required.

Ensure Service and Team Plans are developed and delivered.

Provide guidance and operational oversight as necessary

outside normal office hours to

support the robust prevention of children becoming

unnecessarily looked after.

To carry out duties, as required, under the Councils

complaints, disciplinary and

grievance procedure, including the functions of an

investigating officer across all

settings.

Ensure effective collaboration with housing and leaving care

to deliver a streamlined

service across a range of provision and into independent

living.

Ensure quality assurance and deliver against key performance

targets.

Support the development of the NWD methodology regionally

and nationally including

influencing decision and policy makers.

Manage the recruitment, training, service development and

quality of NWD.

Rigorously self-assess against standards, regulations and

Ofsted inspection

frameworks.

Provide clear management, leadership and direction to the

NWD Hub using evidence

based models including Signs of Safety and Restorative

Practice.

Effectively deliver on and review the Hubs Statement of

Purpose.

Provide clear oversight, management and prudent control of

complex financial

resources.

Support wider service targets in C&F through delivery of

timely, flexible support 24/7 to

meet fluctuating and at times intensive demand.

Provide rigorous challenge to meet young peoples care plan

i.e., Finding and Matching

Panel.

Provide a training plan for the service, including

induction, safeguarding, child protection

and support a NWD learning culture.

Deliver a service in accommodation that is fit for purpose

and meets the needs of

complex young people.

Forward plan to ensure resources are effectively managed and

risks identifies early.

Ensure services meet need in relation to health, welfare and

development and provide

There has never been a more exciting time to join Children's Services in North Yorkshire.

As we prepare for the implementation of the Families First Partnership Programme and respond to the national social care reforms, we are investing in the future of services for children, young people and families. Significant work is underway to shape our delivery model for 2027 and beyond.

Alongside this, our ambitious Homes for Children Sufficiency Strategy 2026-2029 will deliver substantial developments across our residential and placement support services, creating exciting opportunities for innovation, growth and service development.

This is your opportunity to be part of that journey; to influence the future of young peoples services, develop talented practitioners, and make a lasting difference to the lives of some of North Yorkshire's most vulnerable young people.

Other requirements

Essential: - To be available and prepared to work evenings and weekends.; - QCF Level 5 management; - qualification.; - Ability to meet the travel needs of the post.

Experience

Occupational Skills

Qualifications