Social Work Qualified Registered Manager

Safe Places for Children UK is a non-profit residential support provider dedicated to creating secure and nurturing environments for young people. Established in 2016, the organisation employs passionate and skilled staff to guide young individuals through personal growth journeys using an Integrative Practice Framework.

Safe Places is committed to expanding its services within the United Kingdom as part of its strategic growth. The organisation seeks to enable young people to achieve positive outcomes in therapeutic settings, empowering them towards a brighter future.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, for a Social Work Qualified Registered Manager. The Registered Manager will oversee day-to-day operations and management of residential services, ensuring a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for young people.

Key responsibilities

Leading a team of care staff
Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
Developing care plans
Maintaining high-quality standards.
The role also involves direct interaction with young people and engagement with stakeholders.

Qualifications

Professional qualifications in Social Work and registration with the relevant regulatory body in the United Kingdom.
Proven leadership and management skills with experience supervising teams in a residential care or social work environment.
Strong knowledge of child protection, safeguarding policies, and relevant regulatory frameworks in the United Kingdom.
Excellent communication, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of therapeutic approaches and evidence-based practices in young people’s support services.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
Flexibility, resilience, and a commitment to supporting the well-being of young people.
Experience in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and staff development is an advantage.

Safe Places for Children (U.K) jobs

Registered Manager