Children's Home - Registered Manager - Weymouth

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is looking for a Registered Manager for its children's home near Weymouth. The role requires significant experience in children's residential settings and strong leadership skills to foster a nurturing environment for vulnerable youths. This position promises professional development and support while ensuring high-quality care in a therapeutic setting.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave allowance

Blue Light card

Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme

Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)

Employee Support Programmes

Enhanced Maternity Package for more than one year’s service

Ongoing training and learning through our Learning & Development Team

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Long service and recognition scheme

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience as a registered manager in a children’s residential setting.
• Proven track record with Ofsted.
• Must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Residential Child Care Workers.
• Ensure therapeutic care catering to children's daily needs.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and education services.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Child Protection

Education

Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Home - Weymouth

We are looking to appoint a Registered Manager to join our Children’s home just outside of Weymouth, Dorset.

For this home, you will need to be an experienced Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager who can lead, develop, and manage an established team of Residential Child Care Workers.

Our Residential service offers therapeutic homes catering to the children's daily needs. We understand the needs of the children and recognise and support our Children who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma. Our integrated model, which is embedded in our culture at Five Rivers, has been developed with our clinical team so we can achieve the best outcomes for our young people.

As a registered manager, you will deliver and execute our brand values, be an integral part of our residential leadership team, and work collaboratively with the Registered managers of our West Country home network, our Clinical Team and Education Services.

You must have at least one year’s experience as a registered manager in a children’s residential setting within the last five years, hold or be working towards your level 5 in leadership and management, and have a minimum of Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Work Force, have a proven track record with Ofsted, Legislative Framework.

Osmington House is for one child aged 6-18 who calls this their home. It is based just outside the glorious town of Weymouth and is easily commutable for neighbouring villages and towns.

Due to the location of the home, you will need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

On average, 39 hours a week within the home.

Support

As part of the Registered Manager team, you will receive regular professional support and supervision from our Regional Operations Manager. You will also receive monthly nationwide peer support and clinical backing in the home.

We will support you through your Ofsted registration and future inspections and invest in your development from day one.

You will also receive support from a dedicated HR business partner for any employee relations queries you may encounter in this post.

Why Five Rivers?

• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Blue Light card
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced Maternity Package for more than one year’s service
• Ongoing training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

To learn more about the role, please register your interest by sending your CV to [e-mail]; you will then have the opportunity to speak directly to the Regional Operations Manager for an informal conversation before formally applying for the role.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexualorientation,or age .

Registered Manager - Children's Home - Weymouth