Children's Home Registered Manager

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Barrow-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local children's care provider in Barrow-upon-Humber is seeking a dedicated Registered Children's Manager. You will oversee a children's home, managing a small staff team to deliver high-quality care. The role requires experience in residential care and knowledge of relevant legislation, including Ofsted requirements. Ideal candidates will have leadership diplomas and a passion for ensuring the best outcomes for young people. A manual driving license and flexibility for on-call duties are also necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in residential care for children.
• 1 year of supervising and managing staff in a care role.
• Thorough knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a 4 bedded children's home and ensure high-quality care.
• Accountable for home management and administration.
• Lead, motivate, and train staff team.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Child Protection Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

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

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce

Job description

• You will manage a 4 bedded children's home in a rural area and manage a small staff team to ensure a high quality of care is delivered to young people that provides a positive and enriching living experience that meets their needs and achieves the best possible outcomes for each of the young people.

• You will be accountable for the smooth and efficient management and administration of the home and to undertake wider operational tasks as and when required.

• Must be able to produce, update and monitor plans, reports etc. and deliver to deadlines and demonstrate an organised, efficient and flexible approach to their managerial duties.

• Must be able to lead, motivate, manage and develop all members of the staff team within an open and enthusiastic culture which includes the delivery of training.

• Must ensure that the Company is represented professionally to outside agencies and within the local community and contribute towards the development of the Company.
  We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Children's Manager to oversee the care and support of children within our facility. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' previous experience within the last 5 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and, for at least 1 year, requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role., Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Children's Home legislation and inspection requirements for Ofsted and a thorough knowledge of child protection/safeguarding procedures and protocols.

• You must have or be working on it- a recognised an 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.

• A minimum of 2 years' previous experience within the last 5 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and, for at least 1 year, requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.

• Must be licensed to drive a manual gear car and be able to undertake on-call duties.