Ofsted-Registered Children’s Home Manager – Lead & Develop

Changing Lives Care Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider is seeking an experienced individual to manage a children's home in the East Midlands. This leadership role involves overseeing placements to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of young residents. Key responsibilities include maintaining compliance with care standards, managing staff training and development, and handling child protection concerns. Candidates should have a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management, extensive experience in children's homes, and relevant knowledge of childcare legislation. Attractive perks include a progressive pay scale, pension scheme, and dedicated support programs.

Benefits

Progressive pay scale

Company pension scheme

Free meals, snacks, and drinks on shift

Wellbeing support - Enhanced Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for overtime

Birthday leave

Annual appraisal bonus

Completion of qualification bonus

Inspection bonus

Additional annual leave scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience working within children's homes.
• Experience managing HR related issues.
• Sound knowledge around safeguarding and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of the children's home.
• Implement placements to support emotional and mental wellbeing.
• Lead the development and monitoring of care standards.
• Manage child protection concerns and health and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare legislation knowledge

Experience with young people with ASC

Staff training delivery

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management Children & Young People

Tools

Full UK driving license

Clean updated DBS

Job description

A children's care provider is seeking an experienced individual to manage a children's home in the East Midlands. This leadership role involves overseeing placements to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of young residents. Key responsibilities include maintaining compliance with care standards, managing staff training and development, and handling child protection concerns. Candidates should have a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management, extensive experience in children's homes, and relevant knowledge of childcare legislation. Attractive perks include a progressive pay scale, pension scheme, and dedicated support programs.