Registered Children's Care Home Manager

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking a Residential Manager for their Children's Care Home in Uxbridge. The ideal candidate will lead and manage the home, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements while promoting the welfare and development of children. Candidates should have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth and impactful leadership in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.
• 2 years' experience working with children in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the children's home according to the organisation's ethos.
• Ensure compliance with health and educational needs of young people.
• Supervise and support staff providing care and welfare.

Skills

Leadership

Child welfare

Management experience

Inter-agency work

Emotional support for children

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit a Residential Manager based at their Childrens Care Home, which is based in Uxbridge.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the children's home consistent with the approach and ethos of the organisation, delivering outcomes and high-quality care as set out in the home's statement of purpose.

Service Description

Managing the residential home on a day-to-day basis, ensuring it is compliant in meeting all relevant legislative and contractual requirements, including the health and educational needs of young people. The role of a Residential Manager is the person with overall responsibility of the Children's Home and is accountable for the delivery of a high quality of service provision, incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in their care in order for them to achieve a secure base. Supporting, leading and managing a team of staff who will provide protection and support the children with their psychological, emotional & social development.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services; or equivalent; or a preparedness to work towards the same.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.

Experience

• 2 years' experience working with children in the last 5 years and at least 1 year at senior level.
• Supervision or management experience.
• Working with children, young people and their families.
• Work in a residential setting.
• Inter-agency work.

This is an ideal opportunity for a progressive Residential Manager or Deputy Manager looking to move into their first Residential Management appointment.