Home Manager. Job in Greenwich Education & Training Jobs

Additional Resources; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established residential children's home in Greater London is seeking a Children Home Manager. The successful candidate will oversee care, compliance, and staffing, with a competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000. Applicants must have experience in childcare and hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay entitlement

Childcare support

Structured career development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with children and young people within the last 5 years.
• Experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Ability to deliver or maintain at least a Good Ofsted rating.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the home operates in full compliance with regulatory standards and national care frameworks.
• Managing the end-to-end referral process and placement planning.
• Overseeing safeguarding practices and ensuring risk assessments are regularly reviewed.
• Managing rotas, staff deployment, and induction for new team members.
• Ensuring effective budget control and resource management within the home.
• Overseeing accurate recording systems and regular case reviews.
• Facilitating the involvement of children in the day-to-day running of the home.

Skills

Experience working with children

Leadership

Budget control

Compliance with regulatory standards

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Children Home Manager to join a well-established residential children s home supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties.

As a Children Home Manager, you will be leading a residential service and overseeing all aspects of care, compliance, staffing, and safeguarding.

This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 for a 40 hour work week and benefits. Must have experience working with children.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the home operates in full compliance with regulatory standards and national care frameworks
• Managing the end-to-end referral process and placement planning
• Overseeing safeguarding practices and ensuring risk assessments are regularly reviewed
• Managing rotas, staff deployment, and induction for new team members
• Ensuring effective budget control and resource management within the home
• Overseeing accurate recording systems and regular case reviews
• Facilitating the involvement of children in the day-to-day running of the home

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Registered Manager, Children Home Manager, Care Manager, Homecare manager, Home Manager or in a similar role.
• At least 2 years experience working with children and young people (within last 5 years)
• Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People s Services (or equivalent recognised qualification)
• Significant experience in working with young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health needs within a residential setting
• At least one year s experience in a supervisory or management capacity
• Ability to deliver or maintain at least a Good Ofsted rating

What s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Health and wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay entitlement
• Childcare support and family-friendly benefits
• Structured career development and ongoing training

This is a great opportunity for a Registered Manager to join a forward-thinking provider committed to transforming young lives.

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