About The Company
At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that individuals who use our services receive exceptional, empowering support from a team of highly trained and engaged staff in environments that are warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for those in our care, especially empty nesters seeking fulfilling new experiences.
➡️Supportive: We promote opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential.
➡️Ambitious: We strive to provide the best possible outcomes for those who use our services.
➡️Loyal: We put the people we support and our staff at the center of everything we do, delivering on our promises and ensuring our services meet the needs of all stakeholders.
➡️Unique: We offer diverse, innovative services without compromising on quality.
➡️Transparent: We foster a culture of openness, honesty, and mutual respect, continuously learning from our experiences and striving to set the highest standards.
➡️Engaging: We work in partnership with the people we support, our staff, and all stakeholders.
➡️Meaningful: We encourage everyone to lead a meaningful life by being aspirational and offering opportunities.
Why Choose Us?
✅ Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

About The Role
This role is a Temporary,  Maternity Cover position for our service in Wolverhampton. The successful applicant is required to have a level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or equivalent. 
About You:
As a Registered Manager, you will play a vital role in leading and managing our care teams to deliver exceptional care and support to our children and young people. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of our care homes and services, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and legislation. With a focus on a trauma-based approach, quality, safety, and person-centered care, you will work closely with our staff to create a supportive and positive environment for our children and young people.
Why Salutem is Perfect for Empty Nesters:
At Salutem Care and Education, we recognize the unique value and wisdom that come from all stages of life, especially from those who have already raised their own families. Join our team and be part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity.
👍 Global Recognition: We are proud to be a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplace, with special recognition for our excellence in communication and employee experience.
👍 Innovative Care Approach: We partner with the award-winning Innovating Minds to deliver trauma-informed care, setting new standards in residential children’s services.
👍Career Advancement: Our competency framework provides a clear path for career progression, ensuring you know the skills and achievements needed to advance.
👍 Specialised Support: Our core and cluster model focuses on supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioral needs, autism spectrum conditions, and physical/learning disabilities.
Manager Bonus Scheme:
We value the success of our managers and reward excellence through our Management Bonus Scheme. This scheme considers key performance indicators, including inspections, audits, staffing, finances, training, annual leave, and sickness. Meeting targets can result in a performance bonus of up to 20%. Our commitment to recognizing and rewarding hard work is one of the many reasons to join our team.
Responsibilities as a Registered Manager:

• Staff Management: Oversee recruitment, effective deployment of staff, and manage bank and agency workers across the service.
• Service Delivery: Ensure the service meets the needs of young people, providing quantitative and qualitative data to evidence outcomes.
• Compliance: Guarantee compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements, meeting and exceeding contractual standards.
• Team Leadership: Support and directly line manage the senior management team, ensuring efficient administrative and electronic systems.
• Budget Management: Ensure the service operates within budget and achieves the highest Ofsted inspection rating, supporting continuous business improvement.
• Strategic Planning: Work with the Regional Director on strategic planning and building a positive reputation for the home.
• Quality Assurance: Audit the quality of care provision, working closely with the Regional Director and Director of Quality and Compliance.
• Child-Centered Care: Ensure detailed assessments and care plans are in place, with regular monitoring and review to meet each young person’s needs.
• Effective Communication: Maintain effective communication and teamwork, ensuring regular and productive meetings.
• Partnership Building: Develop relationships with referring authorities, inspectors, and other professionals to maintain high standards and secure placements.
• Business Planning: Lead the annual business planning and budget process in liaison with the staff team and Regional Director.
• Health & Safety: Fulfill responsibilities under health and safety legislation, ensuring the service operates effective systems for corporate responsibilities.
• Performance Management: Operate the company’s performance management systems to induct, supervise, appraise, manage, and develop staff.
• Financial Management: Ensure effective budgetary and petty cash systems, utilizing temporary cover to meet operational demands.
• Service Development: Continuously review the service development plan, promoting the vision and values of the company.
• Staff Well-being: Lead and manage staff to support their health and well-being, ensuring motivation and engagement.
• Training Compliance: Ensure all staff are trained and qualified, accessing appropriate training and development opportunities.
• Incident Management: Investigate incidents, complaints, or allegations, representing management on disciplinary panels.
• Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with current trends, legislation, research, and best practices, disseminating information to the staff team.
  Qualifications:
• Experience: At least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children within the last 5 years, including 1 year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff.
• Education: Attainment of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification.

Join us at Salutem and take the next step in your career, making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people while bringing your life experience and wisdom to our supportive community.