Children's Home Manager: Lead Care & Compliance

Children's Home Recruitment Ltd; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care recruitment agency in Saltaire is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager responsible for the overall management and welfare of a children's residential home. The role includes leading and managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, safeguarding children, and overseeing daily operations. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership abilities, a deep understanding of child development, and excellent organisational skills. This is an opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the lives of young people in care.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to motivate, inspire, and communicate effectively with staff, children, and external stakeholders.
• A deep understanding of child development and safeguarding principles is crucial.
• The ability to adapt to changing situations and effectively solve problems to meet the unique needs of each child.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage the complex operations of a children's home.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and manage the staff team, providing ongoing training, support, and development.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, including Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted.
• Protect the physical, emotional, psychological, and social development of all children.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the home, making strategic operational decisions.
• Work with and build strong relationships with local authorities, social work teams, and schools.
• Identify staffing needs and contribute to effective resource management within the home.
• Foster an organisational culture that emphasizes high quality care.
• Implement quality assurance processes and monitor the service.

Skills

Leadership & Communication

Child Development & Safeguarding

Adaptability & Problem-Solving

Organisational Skills

Job description

A children's care recruitment agency in Saltaire is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager responsible for the overall management and welfare of a children's residential home. The role includes leading and managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, safeguarding children, and overseeing daily operations. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership abilities, a deep understanding of child development, and excellent organisational skills. This is an opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the lives of young people in care.