Childrens Home Registered Manager

St. Louis Regional Employee Relocation Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced manager to lead a dual registered children's home in Letchworth. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people. The ideal candidate will possess strong managerial experience, a deep understanding of trauma effects, and relevant qualifications in health and social care. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to providing exceptional care and support, with opportunities for professional development and job satisfaction. This is a unique chance to contribute to meaningful change in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Casual dress

Free or subsidised travel

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Store discount

Qualifications

• Experience in managing residential children's homes is essential.
• Must understand children's homes regulations and Ofsted.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the children's home ensuring high-quality care.
• Develop staff teams and contribute to home objectives.

Skills

Understanding of trauma effects on young people

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Managerial experience in residential children's homes

Care planning and assessments

Education

Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Level 5 in Health and Social Care

Social work degree

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced manager to run a dual registered children's home in Letchworth, Hertfordshire with an attractive salary of £60-£70k per year.

Kelwel Care are on a mission to be the best care company in Great Britain. We want to provide an unparalleled service which will help make positive changes in the communities of our country. We want every one of the Kelwel team, to have access to the best training and cutting-edge education, which will allow each and every person who represents Kelwel to have the tools that are required to initiate positive and lasting change.

The role of the manager will be to implement leadership and management of the home and to ensure the delivery of high quality care to the young people. Managing and developing staff teams and individuals, as well as contributing to the overall objectives of the Home.

The ideal candidate will be:

1. Understanding of the effects of trauma on young people.
2. Understanding of Children's homes regulations and working with Ofsted.
3. Organised and highly competent in written tasks.
4. Able to work independently and efficiently.
5. Must have managerial experience in a residential children's homes.
6. Experienced in care planning, assessments and reviews.
7. The candidate MUST hold a level 3 and level 5 in Health and social care (or hold a qualification directly related to this field such as a social work degree).
8. Must hold a full clean UK driving licence.
9. Available to work Monday- Friday 9am -5pm and also share on call rota with the deputy manager and director.

What Kelwel will offer:

1. Exciting opportunity to make everlasting change in children's lives.
2. Cutting edge training opportunities.
3. Job satisfaction.
4. Competitive salary.
5. Opportunity to progress and manage your own provision.
6. Holiday pay, SSP and pension scheme.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £60,000.00 + per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person