Children's Social Worker

Darcy House Care Home; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care home for children seeks a dedicated Manager to lead a residential home in Westminster. The role involves managing staff, fostering a warm home environment, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Required qualifications include Level 3 and 5 Diplomas in Residential Childcare, financial expertise, and effective management skills. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in child care and staff supervision. This position offers competitive benefits including annual leave and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 5 after 5 years

Financial reimbursement for on-call shifts

Good work/life balance

Training and development opportunities

Generous local government pension scheme

Guaranteed annual pay increases

Comprehensive well-being package

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at leisure centres

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and experience of law and practice related to looking after children.
• Experience relevant to residential care within the last five years.
• Experience of supervising staff and managing professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work as part of a team providing a caring home for children.
• Guide staff to support children's development.
• Manage operational activities including staff and budgets.

Skills

Management skills

Financial expertise

Knowledge of child care law

Experience with children and families

Supervising staff

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Recognised social work qualification

NVQ level 4 in Health and Social Care

Management qualification at least NVQ level 4

Job description

Manager (Residential Children’s Home) – Hopewell Children’s Home

We are inviting applications from enthusiastic, skilled, caring, and creative people who can work in and manage residential care for children. Lead and work as part of a team that acts as good parents, and provide a warm and caring home for children and young people. Guide staff to nurture the talents and interests of children and young people and support each child or young person to develop as a whole person, and lead the home into becoming Outstanding. We have exceptionally high standards for all our children’s homes in Derbyshire where the home is provided and managed by those who are suitable to work with children and have the appropriate skills, experience and qualifications to deliver an efficient, effective and outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work as part of a team that acts as good parents, and provide a warm and caring home for children and young people.
• Guide staff to nurture the talents and interests of children and young people and support each child or young person to develop as a whole person.
• Lead the home into becoming Outstanding.
• Responsible for managing operational activities within a children’s residential home including staff, budgets and resources.
• Knowledge of the Children Act, the Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements is essential, together with experience of direct work with children and young people and their families with complex needs in a residential setting.

Qualifications

• A good knowledge and experience of law and practice related to looking after children and young people.
• Management skills to manage the work efficiently and effectively.
• Financial expertise to ensure the home is run on a sound financial basis including long‑term financial viability of the home.
• Hold or be working towards a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England).
• Must also have or be willing to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services with Children and Young Peoples Residential Management Pathway.
• A recognised social work qualification or professional qualification relevant to working with children, at least NVQ level 4 in Health and Social Care.
• A qualification in management at least NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience.
• Have experience relevant to residential care within the last five years.
• Have experience of supervising staff and managing professional staff.

Benefits

• 27 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service.
• Financial reimbursement for on‑call shifts.
• Good work/life balance.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Generous local government pension scheme.
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases.
• Access to a comprehensive well‑being package.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres.

How to apply

If you want to have a conversation with a manager about this role please visit the website advert for contact details.