Children’s Home Manager

AWD online; Lea; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-going pay progression

Staff training & development

Wellbeing services

Cycle to Work

Job summary

AWD Online in Lea, Derbyshire, is seeking an experienced Children’s Home Manager to lead the home’s operations, people and quality of care within a growing residential service.

The role welcomes Deputy Managers ready to progress, with a strong benefits package including a DBS check, 37-hour week, and a salary of £54,180–£57,672 per annum inclusive of on-call payments.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have relevant recent experience in the residential care of children that meets statutory requirements for managing a children's home.
• Experience supervising and managing staff in a care setting.
• Applications welcome from Registered Managers and experienced Deputy Managers ready to progress into home management.
• Must hold the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), or be able to achieve it within the required timescale.
• Strong knowledge of the Children Act, Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Experience working with children, young people and families with complex needs in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the children's residential home, managing staff, budgets, resources and service delivery.
• Maintain high standards in line with the Children Act, Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Promote safe, child-centred practice and positive outcomes for children and young people with complex needs.
• Lead, supervise, support and develop residential care staff, creating a positive and accountable culture.
• Work with specialist professionals and use reflective practice and therapeutic guidance to inform safe decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and help shape high-quality residential provision as the service grows.
• Manage staffing, budgets and resources effectively while maintaining safe and effective home operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Safeguarding

Children's residential care

Education

Level 5 Diploma (England)

Job description

Children’s Home Manager

An exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced children's residential care professional, including Deputy Managers ready to step up and develop into full home management responsibility.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Registered Manager, Children's Residential Home Manager, Registered Children's Home Manager, Residential Care Manager, Residential Children's Home Manager, Children's Residential Care Manager, Care Home Manager, Residential Service Manager, Children's Services Manager, Residential Manager

Successful candidates can expect a strong package including 27 days' annual leave rising to 32 days with service plus bank holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme membership, annual pay progression and funded development support.

SALARY: £54,180 - £57,672 per annum inclusive of on-call payment plus Benefits

LOCATION: Lea, Derbyshire, East Midlands

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your children's residential care career as a Children's Home Manager within a growing service committed to developing its leaders.

You do not need to be a current Registered Manager. An experienced Deputy Manager with the required residential childcare and staff-management background who is ready for the next step can be considered for the Children's Home Manager position.

As the Children’s Home Manager you will lead the home's operations, people, resources and quality of care, supported by experienced senior leaders and access to specialist clinical psychology input.

The organisation is expanding its residential provision, creating further opportunities for ambitious leaders to develop their careers while improving outcomes for children and young people.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Children's Home Manager include:

• Home Leadership and Operations: Lead the day-to-day operation of the children's residential home, managing staff, budgets, resources and service delivery

• Quality and Regulatory Compliance: Maintain high standards in line with the Children Act, Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements

• Safeguarding and Care: Promote safe, child-centred practice and positive outcomes for children and young people with complex needs

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, supervise, support and develop residential care staff, creating a positive and accountable culture

• Therapeutic Practice: Work with specialist professionals and use reflective practice and therapeutic guidance to inform safe decision-making

• Service Development: Contribute to continuous improvement and help shape high-quality residential provision as the service grows

• Resource Management: Manage staffing, budgets and resources effectively while maintaining safe and effective home operations

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• You do not need to already hold a Registered Manager position to apply

• Relevant recent experience in the residential care of children that meets the statutory requirements for managing a children's home

• Experience supervising and managing staff working within a care setting

• Applications are welcomed from established Registered Managers and experienced Deputy Managers who are ready to progress into home management

• Hold the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), or an equivalent qualification, or be able to achieve the required qualification within the required timescale

• Strong knowledge of the Children Act, Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements

• Experience of direct work with children, young people and families with complex needs in a residential setting

• Ability to demonstrate the leadership skills, experience and suitability required to manage a children's residential home effectively

• Must already have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

• Ability to satisfy safer recruitment requirements

BENEFITS

• Average on-call payments of approximately £6,000 per year
• Authorised overtime opportunities
• Guaranteed annual incremental pay progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a substantial employer contribution of around 18%
• 27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 days with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive training, leadership development and qualification support
• Access to employee wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme and additional employee benefits
• Access to specialist clinical psychology support, consultation and reflective practice
• Genuine career progression opportunities within an expanding residential service

This role requires a DBS Check

JOB REF: AWDO-P15124