Children's Home Registered Manager

Polaris Community; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Bridgwater is seeking a Registered Manager to oversee a 4-bedded children's home, leading a staff team of 9 to ensure high-quality care. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years' experience in residential care and a recognized social work qualification. Benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, and a non-contributory pension.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Occupancy bonus of £175 per child

Ofsted report bonuses up to £1000

Non-contributory pension (9% Employer contribution)

On-call payments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential care within the last 5 years.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience in a care role.
• Must have a recognized social work qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage a 4 bedded children’s home and a staff team of 9.
• Ensure high quality of care for young people.
• Produce and monitor plans, reports and meet deadlines.
• Lead, motivate, and develop staff members.

Skills

Knowledge of Children's Home legislation

Child protection/safeguarding knowledge

Leadership and management

Communication

Organizational skills

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

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Salary: Up to £53,725.86 through bonuses

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Specific Hours: 40 hours per week

We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Managerto join our brand new servicein Bridgwater, Somerset.

You must 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.

• You will manage a 4 bedded children’s home in a rural area and manage a staff team of 9 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.

About you:

You must be committed to making a real difference to the lives of the young people in our care and to working to a high standard of professional practice with a non-judgmental and get up and go positive attitude taking into account the views of the young people’s views, wishes and feelings.

• 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 a recognised social work qualification i.e. 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 have use of own car with business insurance (proof will need to be supplied as part of onboarding) and be able to undertake on-call duties (on average 2 on call duties a month).


• 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)


• Occupancy Bonus: £175 per child after the first child e.g. 4 bed home= 3 x £175 (£525 pcm)


• Ofsted Report Bonuses- £500 for a good report, £1000 for an outstanding report


• Non-contributory pension (9% Employer contribution) and company sick pay after 6 months probation


• On call payments- £10 per day Monday- Fridays and £50 for Saturday and Sunday

Headway Adolescent Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.