Children's Home Dual Registered Manager (1 & 2 bed homes)

Polaris Community; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization located in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Children's Home Dual Registered Manager. This role involves overseeing two homes and leading a small team to deliver high-quality care for young people, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and promoting their rights. The ideal candidate will have a recognized social work qualification and substantial experience in residential care management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays

Full Occupancy Bonus (£300 per month)

On Call payments (£25 weekdays, £35 weekends)

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in residential care of children with at least 1 year managing staff.
• Thorough knowledge of Children’s Home legislation, Ofsted inspection requirements, and safeguarding procedures.
• Must be licensed to drive a manual car and have access to your own car.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality care in line with relevant legislation.
• Lead and manage staff to ensure good outcomes for young people.
• Maintain appropriate records and implement monitoring systems.

Skills

Team management

Childcare regulation knowledge

Effective communication

Educational enthusiasm

Education

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

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Dove Adolescent Services is seeking a Children’s Home Dual Registered Manager to join our services in Barnsley overseeing a one- and a two-bedroom home with a small team already assigned. The role involves day-to-day management to deliver high-quality care, promoting the rights of young people as individuals and providing care in accordance with our policies and procedures. You will lead a team of care workers in line with relevant legislation and guidance to achieve good outcomes for young people across physical, psychological, emotional and social development.

Location: Barnsley

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Full Time: 39 hours per week • Salary: Up to £56,981.23 with bonuses • Accountable to: Responsible individuals and Operational Directors

We are currently seeking a Children’s Home Dual Registered Manager to join our services in Barnsley looking after not just one… but two of our amazing homes. You will oversee a one- and a two-bedroom home, with a small team already assigned.

Responsibilities

• You will develop and deliver high-quality care in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations, including Ofsted SCIFF and the organisation’s policy and procedures, incorporating safeguarding responsibilities and promoting equal opportunities.
• Lead and manage staff to ensure good outcomes for young people, ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures and child protection protocols.
• Adhere to Health & Safety legislation; ensure staff have adequate knowledge and training.
• Maintain appropriate records for young people and employees; implement monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Provide management information, including collection and return of statistical information as required.
• Develop and promote innovative approaches to childcare within the home and participate in the senior team.
• Attend, prepare for and chair meetings internally and externally; on a rota basis, take on-call responsibilities and cover sleep-in shifts when required.
• Contribute to the organisation’s ethos, values and aims; oversee written communications and ensure standards are sustained.
• Make appropriate decisions; oversee admissions and discharges to the home.
• Lead change and align with the organisational ethos; write concise evaluative reports as needed.
• Benefits and payments: 25 days per annum plus 8 statutory holidays; Full Occupancy Bonus (£300 per month); On Call payments (£25 weekdays, £35 weekends); Petrol allowance (proof of business insurance); Pension in line with the organisational scheme.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Enthusiasm for delivering the highest quality care and education.
• Experience of managing a team; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, young people and external agencies.
• Recognised social work qualification (e.g., QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People) and QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the last 5 years in residential care of children, with at least 1 year supervising and managing staff in a care role.
• Must be licensed to drive a manual car and have use of own car; able to undertake on-call duties.
• Thorough knowledge of Children’s Home legislation, Ofsted inspection requirements, and safeguarding procedures.

Additional information: The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notice.