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SalaryManager Children s Home
Pay GBP35,000 - GBP42,000 a year. Plus relocation package of up to GBP3k.
Job type Full-time
Shift and schedule: 8 hour shift, Overtime
Benefits
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance
Job Title: Manager Childrens Home,
Employer: Children s Homes Ltd.
Home for vulnerable young people to live, learn and make the transition to independent adulthood.
Location: Chatham, Kent UK
Hours of Work: Full-Time
About the role:
We are looking for a motivated, child-focused Registered Children's Home Manager to lead our 3-bed children's home provision in Chatham. You will lead and motivate your team. Under your direction, the team will make sure that the Children in the home have the best care, positive role models, and a safe place to live.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a service, enjoy the rewards of its success, and also use innovative approaches to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children in our care.
About You:
You'll have a genuine interest in the future of children, know how to create excellent service, and have a passion for excellence as you will be working closely with the responsible individual to ensure the home is always seeking to improve.
We look for people who take responsibility for their actions, who enjoy being part of a team, are focused on delivering results, and are willing to try new ways of doing things and explore different perspectives.
What We Require from a Registered Manager:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
- At least 2 years in a role supervising and managing staff.
- NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
- A good or outstanding grade within your recent Ofsted inspections.
- A good knowledge of the legislation, standards and safeguarding practices for residential childcare
- Experience in working with children with EBD, learning disabilities, mental health and autism in a residential setting
The professional duties of a registered manager shall include, but are not limited to:
Recruitment and leadership
- To provide effective leadership and management of the residential home
- With approval of management Recruit, induct and train new staff in safeguarding.
- Manage and safeguard the children and young people and promote their wellbeing
- Ensure that the highest possible standards of physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural care are maintained within the home at all times.
- Create a culture and ethos where the complex needs of each young person are met.
- To ensure the promotion of education, physical health, and emotional well-being among young people.
Operational
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Manage the home and ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, procedures, policies, and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
Achieve a quality service, aiming to achieve a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating (linked to a performance bonus).
Managing and supporting the home staff team, providing supervision on a regular basis, assessing staff performance, and providing some training.
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the Children s Homes Regulations 2015, Safeguarding Legislation and Procedures, the Children Act, other relevant legislation and guidance, and company policy and procedure.
Provide written reports for reviews, case conferences, and other meetings requested by senior staff. Ensure that relevant actions identified at such meetings are implemented.
The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references, enhanced DBS, and screening.
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus scheme, Commission pay & Performance bonus
Application question(s):
5 years experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
Experience:
supervising & managing staff: A minimum of 2 years in the last 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young People's Workforce (required)
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England). Preferred.
