Registered Children's Home Manager

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization is looking for a Residential Manager to oversee a new Children's Care Home in Hayes. The role involves leading a team, ensuring high-quality care, and meeting legislative requirements. Candidates should have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and at least two years' experience working with children. This is an excellent opportunity for those ready to progress in their management career.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership required or willingness to obtain.
• At least 2 years' experience with children in the last 5 years.
• 1 year of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the children's residential home.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and contractual requirements.
• Support the team in protecting and aiding children's development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Child support expertise

Inter-agency collaboration

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking to recruit a Residential Manager based at their new Children\'s Care Home, which will be based in Hayes.

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