Children's Residential Manager

TN United Kingdom; Swansea; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious organisation seeks a Residential Manager to provide therapeutic support for children aged 8 to 18 in Swansea. This role involves ensuring compliance with care home regulations while leading a dedicated team to foster positive outcomes for young people. You will play a vital role in creating a nurturing environment that helps children build self-identity and positive relationships. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people and possess strong leadership skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave

Employee Welfare Service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in residential care, 2 years at management level.
• Understanding of Childcare Regulations in Wales is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for statutory requirements for children's care homes.
• Lead a team and ensure high-quality care services.

Skills

Management in Residential Care

Childcare Regulations Understanding

Leadership Skills

Direct Work with Children

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

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Your Newpany:

You will be working within the Swansea area in a children and young people's residential service. It is an ambitious organisation that supports young people in need of therapeutic support as a result of trauma in their lives. The organisation can currently support 6 children between the ages of 8 and 18 across 2 homes. Their aim is to prevent the cycles of abuse and broken relationships that young people have experienced and enable young people to form positive relationships and build a positive sense of self and self-identity.

Your New Role:

In the role of Residential Manager, you will be responsible for undertaking the statutory requirements for children’s care homes in line with RISCA Regulations. It will be expected that you deliver high-quality care home services to provide positive outcomes for children within the organisation's care. You will be responsible for the effective running of the residential home. You will be expected to lead a team of staff and be available to provide support and guidance. You will also be required to undertake direct work with children in the residential home when necessary.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in residential care, two of which must be at management level
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or working towards
• Detailed understanding of the Childcare Regulations in Wales
• Full UK driving Licence

What you’ll get in return:

• £42,000-45,000 Per Year
• 33 Days Annual Leave
• Monday to Friday 9-5 work pattern (on-call rota outside these hours)
• Employee Welfare Service
• Cycle to work scheme