Registered Children's Home Manager

Karma Health and Wellbeing Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking a Registered Manager to oversee a 4-bed therapeutic children’s home in the Knowsley area. You will apply your management experience within a children's home and aim for high standards of care.

You will lead safeguarding, ensure Ofsted standards, manage staff recruitment, supervision and development, budget oversight, and collaborate with stakeholders. This is a full-time post with salary £33,000 to £37,000.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager in a children's home.
• Knowledge of Ofsted Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• Experience in staff recruitment, supervision and development.
• Budget management and change management.
• Ability to lead safeguarding and welfare of residents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the home.
• Ensure high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Lead staff, supervise and develop the team.
• Work to statement of purpose and local authority expectations.
• Be on-call as required.

Skills

Managerial experience

Safeguarding lead

Budget management

Staff recruitment & development

Ofsted standards knowledge

Education

QCF Level 5 in Children & Young People

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Manager to oversee a 4-bed therapeutic children’s home based in the Knowsley area. You must have previous managerial experienceworking within a children'shome and ideally have your QCF level 5 in children & young adults.

You will work as part of a team endeavouring to provide quality residential childcare services for vulnerable children within a safe and secure environment. W ork within the framework of policies and procedures and oversee the strategical development and operational management of the Childcare Services. E nsure that all young people receive high levels of care in accordance with Ofsted’s Standards. F oster positive working relationships with all stakeholders and to embed good working relationships between individuals and teams. A ct as safeguarding lead for the home and be responsible for implementing, monitoring and reviewing all Safeguarding practices, to ensure the safety, security and well-being of all vulnerable children.

You must have up-to-date knowledge of Childcare legislation,Ofstedregulations and Quality Standards andChildren'sHomes Regulations 2015. To ensure that the home meets the standards and expectations of its Statement of Purpose; and promote safeguarding and welfare of residents. Extensive experience of working with children with challenging and emotional behaviour in a residential care setting. Experience in a residential setting, including staff recruitment, supervision and development. Experience of budget management and change management. To establish and maintain an excellent, motivated and competent team of staff and support them at all levels. Commercial awareness in a child centred business. Motivation, flexibility and sense of responsibility

As aChildren'sHome Registered Manager you will have overall responsibility for the day to day running of the Home in line with my clientsServices policies and procedures,Ofstedrequirements and Local Authoritiesexpectations. You will also be expected to take on call responsibilities when required.

This is a full time position, with the salary £33,000 - £37,000