Childrens Residential Home Manager

TipTopJob; Penrith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's care is seeking a Registered Manager to oversee a residential home in Penrith. The role involves ensuring high-quality, child-centred care, leading a dedicated team, and collaborating with professionals to support the best outcomes for children. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in children's residential care and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

10 annual discretionary bonus

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Discounted gym memberships

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in children's residential care within the last 5 years.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a supervisory or leadership role in a care environment.
• Full UK driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the residential home, ensuring high standards of care.
• Collaborate with in-house teams to support children's needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-Building

Education

Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner qualification

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager : Residential Child Care

Location: Penrith

Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Role Overview

As a Registered Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of a residential home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care in a safe and nurturing environment. You will work closely with a dynamic team, including in-house education, psychology, and learning and development professionals, to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people in our care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage the residential home, ensuring high standards of care, safety, and therapeutic support.
2. Create a family-oriented, therapeutic environment in line with our ethos.
3. Collaborate with in-house Education, Psychology, and Learning and Development teams to support the needs of each child and staff member.
4. Work with senior managers, the commissioning team, and directors to assess, plan, and manage placements for young people, aiming for long-term stability where possible.
5. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding practices.
6. Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to staff members.
7. Oversee the development and implementation of individual care plans for each child.

In-house Support Teams

1. Education: Our dedicated education department supports the children in our care, as well as accepting local authority placements.
2. Psychology: Each cluster of homes has a dedicated psychologist who assists with assessments, care plans, and one-to-one support for children, as needed.
3. Learning and Development: Our team supports all in-house training and regulatory qualifications. We have implemented a leadership and management programme to help staff progress, alongside a new therapeutic restraint training programme called +Proactive, which aligns with our therapeutic care model. All staff are therapeutically trained in-house to ensure compliance with our approach.

Benefits

1. 10 annual discretionary bonus.
2. 33 days annual leave.
3. Private medical insurance and life assurance.
4. Access to a wide range of employee benefits, discounted gym memberships, and more.
5. Employee referral scheme.

Essential Qualifications And Experience

1. Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner qualification or equivalent.
2. At least 2 years experience in children's residential care within the last 5 years.
3. Minimum of 1 year experience in a supervisory or leadership role in a care environment.
4. Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
5. Full UK driver's license.

How

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