Job Description

Children's Homes Manager - Residential

Managing 2 x 2 bed homes next to each other for mainstream children aged 11-17.

Permanent
Full Time 37 hours
Grade 10 - 11 (If a dual registration is progressed)
£44,401 - £52,334 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated and experienced leader with a passion for transforming the lives of vulnerable children? Do you have a track record of managing good or outstanding services or looking at the next step up from a deputy manager and a commitment to therapeutic approaches? If so, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the next stage of our journey. We are recruiting to the role of a Children's Homes Manager who will be responsible for management oversight and support of 2 x 2 bed children's homes with a focus on relationships and therapeutic support.

The successful candidate will lead and manage a team of residential care staff so you will need to have a clear and thorough working knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 including guidance to the regulations, Children's Act 2004, and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 and a clear understanding of Ofsted requirements and the inspection framework.

You must have extensive experience of working with Children in Care as a Registered Manager achieving good and outstanding Ofsted Gradings or Deputy Manager looking at the next chapter in your career. We want the best for the children and young people ensuring that we provide high quality care, support, and consistency, to allow children to grow and develop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the up to 2 x 2 bed in-house residential children's home, ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
• Implement and oversee therapeutic practices that promote the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of the children.
• To register with Ofsted and achieve good and outstanding Ofsted gradings in inspection.
• Have extensive knowledge in residential care and be able to drive excellence within the home.
• To budget management and can take the lead on the financial aspects of the children's home.
• stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for the children in our care.

About You:

• Having within the last 5 years, worked at least 2 years in a position relevant to a Residential Care of children.
• Having worked for at least one year in a position requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role
• By the relevant date attained the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Child Care or be prepared to have completed the Level 5 Diploma with 3 years of appointment.
• Be willing to attend Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Signs of Safety training and ensure this is embedded in the culture within the home.
• Strong knowledge and experience of therapeutic approaches in a residential setting.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and external partners.
• A thorough understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in children's residential care.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Please apply and we can arrange a confidential chat

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