Children and Young People Registered Service Manager

Liquid Personnel; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent children's services provider is seeking an experienced Children’s Registered Service Manager in Newton Aycliffe, Durham. This role entails overseeing the daily management of a residential home for young people aged 12-17 with complex needs. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring high standards of care, welfare, and safety are maintained. A Level 5 in Leadership and Management, along with significant experience in children's residential care, is required. Benefits include a competitive salary, extensive training, and health benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

In-depth induction training

Auto enrolment onto Company pension

Private Medical Insurance

Discount schemes for high street brands

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience within children’s residential homes.
• 1 year’s experience at a Senior level.
• Good understanding of quality standards in children's homes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Multi-Building Registration.
• Support the psychological and emotional development of children.
• Mentor residential support workers.
• Organise effective running of the service.

Skills

Leadership and management

Knowledge of Children’s Homes regulations

Experience in children's residential homes

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 5 in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People)

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Children’s Registered Service Manager to join a fantastic home for young people aged 12-17 years old with backgrounds of CSE, CCE and EBD within the Durham area.

Location : Newton Aycliffe, Durham

Salary : £50,000 – £60,000 per annum + bonus

Contract : Full time, permanent

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Service Manager to lead in a pioneering role under the new Multi-Building Registration Ofsted Policy Guidance. Hold overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the Children’s Home and be accountable for the delivery of a high quality of service provision, incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in their care in order for them to achieve a secure base. Supporting, leading and managing a team of staff who will provide protection and support the children with their physical, psychological, emotional & social development.

Your key responsibilities as the Registered Service Manager :

• Reporting to the Operations Manager and with the support of an Assistant Manager, you will effectively and efficiently manage a Multi-Building Registration.
• Responsible for the leadership, management, and operation of your service, supporting children and young people.
• Through your positive outlook and ability to see beyond behaviours work towards the progression and development of the children we look after
• Set the operational direction and organise the effective running of the service to meet its statement of purpose.
• Mentor and support residential support workers to be the best they can be
• Work in partnership with external agencies

What you need

• A Level 5 in Leadership and management (Children and Young People)
• Good knowledge around Children’s Homes regulations (2015), Children’s Homes Regulations including the quality standards
• At least 3 years’ experience within a children’s residential homes and 1 year’s experience at a Senior level
• A Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Annual Leave: You will receive 33 days per annum
• Training Academy: An in-depth induction and welcome programme.
• Pension: Auto enrolment onto Company pension.
• Your Wellbeing: Excellent health and wellbeing benefits via Medicash and Aviva including Private Medical Insurance, an employee assistance programme; a cash back healthcare plan that offers discounts on optical, dental, and a range of complimentary therapies; 24/7 access to a virtual GP, and other lifestyle apps to support your wellbeing and discounted gym memberships.
• Discounts: A range of discount schemes with access to savings on high street brands, restaurants, cinemas, and other leisure outlets, including local businesses.

Ref : BM / 179341 / 18900