Home Manager

Nightingale Hammerson; Pennington; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider is seeking an experienced Home Manager at Southlands School. This role involves managing a dedicated team and designing care plans for children with diverse needs, particularly those affected by Autism. The successful candidate must have experience in leading a team, safeguarding, and knowledge of childcare legislation. A commitment to children's welfare and professional growth is essential. The role offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Supportive management

Employee Assistance support

Access to the CareTech Foundation

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience of managing a team.
• Experience working with children presenting challenging behaviours.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Excellent knowledge of current legislations.
• Safeguarding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and monitor care and education plans.
• Build positive relationships with families and external agencies.
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations.
• Facilitate training and development for the team.
• Lead a team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Children management

Positive behaviour approaches

Team management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People

Willingness to undertake Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

Location: Southlands School, Lymington

Hours: 40 per week - 52 weeks per annum

Salary: £36,296 per annum

Are you currently a Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in your career with an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ provider? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity at Southlands School as a Home Manager.

Reporting to the Registered Manager, the ideal candidate will have experience in working with children who may, on occasion, present with behaviours that challenge, and have the ability to design, implement and monitor the care and education plans for the young people we support.

You will lead a confident and experienced care team, working closely with our education and clinical colleagues to improve outcomes for our children, helping each other to flourish along the way. You will work to support the children in rebuilding their resilience and creating a safe and bright future for the next stage of their journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and monitor the care and education plans to meet the individual needs of our children.
• Build positive relationships with families, carers and external agencies to provide the best possible outcomes for the child.
• Be responsible for compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, evidencing a high standard of care and quality.
• Organise work patterns, facilitation of training, and the accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home.
• Lead a team of colleagues and facilitate their professional development so that they not only provide high-quality care and support, but are enabled to fulfil their own career potential too.

The successful candidate will have

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young people and be willing to undertake the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Residential Childcare).
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of managing a team.
• Experience working with children who may, on occasion, present with behaviours that challenge. We use non‑aversive, positive behaviour approaches and crisis prevention interventions to support and maintain relationships. Training will be provided.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Excellent knowledge of current legislations: The Children’s Homes England Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards 2015, the Children’s Act 1989, Children Act 2004, and all other relevant legislations for residential children’s homes.
• Safeguarding experience – paramount.

About Southlands School and Children’s Home

Southlands School is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ specialist day with an Ofsted registered Children’s Home. Join us to make a difference every day. We provide education and care, supported by our multi-disciplinary clinical team, for children and young people aged 7‑16 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism or whose profile of need can be successfully supported by autism specialist strategies. The successful candidate will inspire and lead a team to provide a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to flourish and achieve positive outcomes with the perfect balance of leadership, innovation and professionalism.

Why choose us

• Supportive management and senior leads.
• Full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK’s biggest care providers.
• Employee Assistance support – a 24‑hour helpline available to you and your direct next of kin to support you through some of life’s challenges.
• Support with eye tests and the cost of spectacles.
• Access to the CareTech Foundation, match funding grant and staff hardship grants.
• Access to the Group Cycle to work scheme via salary sacrifice.

Note: Although Cambian are a sponsored employer, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship to any new candidates at this time.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.