Dual Residential Manager: Lead Two Children's Homes

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All meals provided on duty

Company pension

Exchange Employee Discount Scheme

Wellbeing programmes via Exchange

Therapeutic Parenting (DDP Level 1) &

Level 5 Leadership and Management for

Monthly clinical supervision

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Dual Residential Registered Manager for two children’s homes in the Poole area. You will lead, coordinate and develop services to deliver high-quality care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

The role requires a Leadership and Management qualification (or willingness to obtain one) and experience of line managing staff, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance under Children Act 1989 and related standards.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of childcare and safeguarding legislation, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• The ability to lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond effectively to incidents and ensure the homes protect and promote the welfare of children at all times
• 2–3 years of management experience, including experience of leading and developing staff teams
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilience
• A strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, coordinate and develop two high-quality children’s residential homes, ensuring positive outcomes for young people
• Promote partnership working with young people, their families, colleagues and external agencies to ensure individual needs are effectively met
• Provide effective leadership by implementing organisational strategies and objectives, supporting the continued success and growth of service
• Promote team development, engagement and effective team working across both homes
• Lead on setting standards, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement across both services
• Line manage staff teams across both homes, ensuring all employees receive appropriate induction, supervision, performance reviews and support

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Leadership and Management qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People

Job description

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Dual Residential Registered Manager for two children’s homes in the Poole area. You will lead, coordinate and develop services to deliver high-quality care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

The role requires a Leadership and Management qualification (or willingness to obtain one) and experience of line managing staff, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance under Children Act 1989 and related standards.