Children’s Home Manager Children and Young People #12305960

Semester.co.uk; Bingley; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Manager to lead a solo children's home in Cleakheaton. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of care, compliance, and staff development, while promoting individual needs and fostering a supportive atmosphere. If you are an inspiring leader with a commitment to enhancing life opportunities for children, this is a unique opportunity to shape futures and be part of a dedicated team.

Benefits

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Free parking

Gym membership

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working with children in the last 5 years.
• Supervision or management experience in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Solo Occupancy Children’s Home effectively.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support and develop the staff team through coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Child Care

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children’s Residential

Job description

Registered Manager – Children and Young People

My client is looking for a Registered Manager to run a solo young people’s home in Cleakheaton, near Bradford. This is a permanent and full-time position.

Job Title: Registered Manager

Salary: Negotiable at least £51k, or more, depending on experience.

Driving Licence: Required

L5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare: Preferred

The Residential Children’s Care Home Manager is a key member of our management team and is critical to the success of the work we do and the outcomes we achieve. We are a Trauma-Informed organisation and display this practice in all aspects of our work. Your role is to create and manage a home in which children are enriched and can thrive.

You can make a difference!

We are searching for the right person to join and lead our new projects through the next exciting phase of our development.

You will be responsible for managing 1 Solo Occupancy Children’s Residential Care Home and ensuring that it is a safe and secure place for the child. We will only ever accommodate one child or young person at a time.

This is a fantastic role and opportunity to shape and change their lives in a safe, caring, loving, and family environment. We are looking for someone to be the spark, utilising the support of the Group to develop and inspire both our staff and children to achieve their full potential.

You can be part of something special!

We are dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of the children and young people within our homes and always celebrate uniqueness and diversity. We need an inspiring manager, someone who will lead the team and use their experience and innovation to plan activities and create wonderful life opportunities for every young person, taking into account each individual’s needs.

Duties:

1. To lead and manage 1 Solo Occupancy Children’s Home in a consistent and reliable manner.
2. To ensure that the home's Statement of Purpose is adhered to throughout all working practice.
3. To achieve “Good” with the aspirational focus to achieve an “Outstanding” Service under Children’s Home Regulations and Ofsted Regulatory framework.
4. Responsibility for the management of services, including staff management and supervisions, care and placement planning, safeguarding, communications, report writing and monitoring overall quality and compliance of service.
5. Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
6. Ensure that all required reports are completed in line with timescales.
7. To ensure that the child has individual care and care planning which is child-focused and personalised to meet their needs.
8. Take responsibility for the management of safeguarding children, risk, and service governance.
9. Ensure that children have access to all the services which meet their individual needs.
10. Responsibility for the regular supervision of the staff team and others as required.
11. To support and have overall responsibility for the recruitment of staff in line with organisational policy and procedure.
12. To coach and support the development of the team.
13. To ensure that all staff are supported with their initial induction, probationary reviews, individual practice support plans and annual reviews and development of individual plans to support ongoing service and personal development and CPD opportunities.

A full Job Description will be sent to you upon application.

Requirements:

1. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children’s Residential, or equivalent. Demonstrate commitment to continuing personal development.
2. Experience: 2 years’ experience working with children in the last 5 years. Supervision or management experience. Working with children, young people, and their families. Work in a residential setting. Multi-agency working knowledge and understanding.

Benefits:

1. Company pension
2. Discounted or free food
3. Free parking
4. Gym membership
5. Health & wellbeing programme
6. On-site parking

Work Location: In person