Registered Children's Home Manager

Agincare Childrens' Services; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000*

Outstanding career development

Blue Light Care discount package

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Agincare Childrens' Services in Wimborne, Dorset, invites applications for a Registered Manager to lead a new not-for-profit children\'s LD residential home. You will manage a team of Support Workers, ensure regulatory compliance, safeguard procedures, and develop the service to meet children\'s needs.

A Level 5 leadership diploma and 3+ years in children\'s residential care are required. The role offers a pathway to making a real impact and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People\'s Services (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in children’s residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and relevant legislation in children’s services.
• Experience in planning and implementing care plans and any documentation relevant to children and young people to a high standard that meet in full The Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Experience of supporting children and young people with LD disabilities that can sometimes display complex behaviours.
• Leading Ofsted home inspections; experience opening new services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the children\'s home and oversee staff team.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality care for all residents.
• Drive service development and set up new service while maintaining safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Care planning

Documentation

LD disabilities support

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services

Job description

CIRCA £50,000 PA depending on skills and experience

Job Description

Package Description: We have an exciting opportunity in our brand new not-for-profit Children's services Residential Home. This is a need led children's LD residential home based in Wimborne, Dorset. We are looking for caring, supportive and driven people to join our team!

We're now looking for a Registered Manager to help us set the stage for a truly impactful service. Could this be you?

The successful applicant will lead, manage and support a team of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers, while acting as a corporate parent to the children we care for, helping, supporting and ensuring they thrive in their day to day lives .

About the Role:

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the children's home supporting children and young people with LD disabilities and other additional complex needs . As an experienced manager you can confidently lead a dedicated team, fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive atmosphere for all to thrive . You will play a key role in setting up and developing this new service, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements.

About You:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in children’s residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and relevant legislation in children’s services.
• Experience in planning and implementing care plans and any documentation relevant to children and young people to a high standard that meet in full The Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Experience of supporting children and young people with LD disabilities that can sometimes display complex behaviours .
• Leading Ofsted home inspectionsExperience opening new services is advantageous

Why Join Us?

Agincare is a family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to the people we support . Working at Agincare brings many benefits including:

• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000*
• Outstanding career development
• Blue Light Care discount package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme

About Agincare

We’re a family run business caring for people since 1986. With 4,000 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across our care homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices . Now diversifying into this not for profit children services.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently . We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonus is subject to terms and conditions