4Recruitment Services are seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a Childrens Home based within Tameside.
The homes places up to four children who have emotional & behavioural disorders.

You will:

• Be responsible for the provision of leadership, direction and management of the residential Children’s service and ensure that the service is compliant with Children’s Homes Regulations.  
• Be responsible  for the supervision and mentoring of staff, organisation of work patterns and facilitation of care focused training and accessing of appropriate services to support childcare practices within the home.
• Have experience of working in a residential home as a Deputy Manager for a significant period of time is required along with a commitment to be registered with Ofsted and undertake the suitable person interview. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• To undertake Registered Manager role for Tameside Children’s Homes.
• To be responsible for the organisation, management and supervision of residential services for children.
• To be responsible for the team based development of a high quality looked after children practice by ensuring that work is appropriately planned, critically evaluated and reviewed and that key performance indicators are met. 
• To contribute to overall strategic planning and management of the service and to the development of high quality services.
• To lead the team ensuring that the functions of the Service are carried out effectively and in accordance with the legislation, regulations, guidance standards and local procedures and priorities.
• To continually improve services in light of the service user views, performance data and stakeholder feedback.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Minimum of two years childcare residential experience within the last five years.
• Professional or vocational qualification required for service area (DipSW, CQSW, NVQ Level 3 caring for Children and Young People/Residential Care and Family Support).
  Preferable Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Registered Manager Status or able and willing to attain this.
• Experience of working in partnership with key stakeholders including families, Social Workers, Ofsted and other professionals. 
• Broad experience of staff supervision/practice supervision/managing staff
• Experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting or other equivalent experience
• Experience of care planning services for looked after children
• Enhanced DBS check

What we offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices.
4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

• To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on 0800 988 6307 or email  gpadmin@4recruitmentservices.com.