House Manager - Residential Childcare

Common Thread are looking to employ a Childcare House Manager in our Inverness based house.

As a Registered Childcare Manager you will have overall responsibility for the day to day running of the Home in line with policies and procedures, Care Inspectorate requirements and Local Authorities’ expectations. You will also be expected to take on call responsibilities when required.

Over and above qualifications and experience we are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a proven track record in supporting young people to achieve the highest possible outcomes through therapeutic and creative practice.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience within a children residential home within the last 5 years.
• At least 2 years experience of supervising and managing professional staff - equivalent of Senior Residential Childcare Worker would be the minimum requirement.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Excellent knowledge of legislative requirements in Children’s homes in line with the Care Inspectorate regulations.
• Demonstrable experience of ensuring residential home meet and maintain the highest standards and promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Extensive experience of working with children with challenging and emotional behaviour in a residential care setting.
• Experience in staff supervision and development.
• Experience of budget management and change management.
• Proven ability to establish, maintain and support an excellent, motivated and competent team of staff.

Common Thread have 14 Residential Child Care homes across Scotland. The successful candidate will be joining an existing management team and an organisation who believe in supporting their staff.

If you share our values of putting young people first, acting with honesty, integrity and professional courage at all times and bringing creativity into your work... If you have the drive to make a real difference and would like to join the Common Thread family... please click to apply.