Registered Manager

Timeout Childrens Homes Ltd.; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Huddersfield is seeking a compassionate manager for their residential care homes. You will lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care to vulnerable children aged 5 to 17, shaping a nurturing environment focused on therapeutic support. The position offers professional growth, a supportive management team, and an array of employee benefits, including funded training and structured counseling.

Benefits

Free face to face structured counselling sessions

Free annual health screening

Optical, Dental, Therapy, Podiatry and Physiotherapy benefits for you and your family

Employee Assistance Programme

33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Length of service annual leave reward

Employee of the month scheme

Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care

Clear career progression and salary increments

Celebratory events and award ceremony

Clinical support from our inhouse clinical team

Management and Leadership coaching

Refer a friend Incentive schemes

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in residential childcare within the last 5 years.
• At least 1 year's experience supervising and managing a staff team.

Responsibilities

• Manage two dual homes and lead a team of up to 12 people.
• Provide stable and secure environment for children from trauma backgrounds.
• Identify individual training needs and conduct staff appraisals.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Compassionate Nature

Inquisitive Nature

Ability to Work in a Team

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care (willing to work towards)

Job description

At Timeout Homes we are passionate about therapeutic and restorative care for our children. Everyday we strive to improve the lives and outcomes of all the children in our care and education.

We are seeking someone who is looking to take the next step into management or maybe looking for a new challenge in managing a team in the residential care sector. You will join a management group of nine, and, whilst you will be required to lead and inspire your team of carers, we will ensure you have a team of supportive managers and senior managers around you so that you can achieve the goals you have set for yourself and the children in your care.

Who we are?

We are a family run organisation which provides therapeutic residential childcare for children aged 5 - 17 years who have suffered abuse and neglect in their lives. We were established in 2004 and have since grown organically and safely to 18 homes and 3 SEMH schools.

The children we care for require intensive therapeutic support within a nurturing and containing environment where their attachment difficulties, developmental delays and unmet needs can be understood, and outcomes achieved.

What you’ll need

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Children and Young People's workforce
• At least 2 years' experience relevant to residential childcare within the last 5 years
• At least 1 years' experience supervising and managing a staff team
• If not already obtained, a willingness to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care or equivalent. Timeout will be committed in supporting you achieve this.
• Excellent communication & organisational skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team.
• A respectful, courteous and compassionate nature.
• An inquisitive nature and a thirst for learning.
• Courage to take risks and not be afraid to make mistakes
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and regulations
• A full licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

What you’ll be doing

You will manage two dual homes and be responsible for a team of up to 12 people. You will be working as part of management team to ensure that the highest quality care is delivered to children within our care. We will want you to provide a stable and secure environment for vulnerable, challenging children and young people from a background of trauma and neglect to enable them to thrive.

To lead, motivate, supervise, coach, develop and support a team of staff to set, achieve and maintain a high standard of care. You need to identify individual training and development needs through observation of practice, undertake staff appraisals and ensure that training and development plans are monitored and met.

What we will offer you

• Free face to face structured counselling sessions
• Free annual health screening
• Optical, Dental, Therapy, Podiatry and Physiotherapy benefits for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Length of service annual leave reward
• Employee of the month scheme
• Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care
• Clear career progression and salary increments
• Celebratory events and award ceremony
• Clinical support from our inhouse clinical team
• Management and Leadership coaching
• Refer a friend Incentive schemes

“Timeout promotes child protection and the safeguarding of children through the services it provides to our children.”

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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Want to know more? Please call our HR Manager, Rebecca DeBono for an informal discussion about the position on 01422 820510.