Registered Manager - EBD Children's Home

Virtual Bridges; Wirral; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Manager for a therapeutic children's home in the Wirral area. This role is pivotal in providing a nurturing environment for children who have faced difficulties, ensuring they receive the best possible care and support. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to personal development, and a passion for achieving positive outcomes for young people. This position offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment. If you're proactive and solution-focused, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real difference.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Regular training and reflection sessions

Professional development opportunities

Occupancy bonus

Paid tunnel for travel from Liverpool

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Ofsted residential childcare.
• Strong communication skills and project management ability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care focused on best outcomes for children.
• Supervise and mentor staff, organize rotas, and facilitate training.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Flexibility for on-call duties

Education

Diploma in Social Work - Level 3 or 4 NVQ

Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Job description

Brook Street Social Care are to be working with a children's care provider who are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing home for children who have experienced difficult circumstances.

We are recruiting for a Registered Manager to join the team in a 3 bedded EBD therapeutic children's home within the Wirral area.

As the Registered Manager, you will be expected to achieve and deliver high quality care to the children and young people residing within the home.

The Registered Manager is responsible for delivering care focused on obtaining the best outcomes for each child and young person within the home. You will be expected to demonstrate practical leadership, organise and support staff, and provide the best possible care for each child and young person. This involves being personally available, supervising and mentoring staff, organising rotas, facilitating care-focused training, and accessing appropriate services to support care practices within the home.

To be successful for this role you must:

1. Hold a minimum of 3 years experience within an Ofsted residential childcare setting
2. Have experience with staff supervision, management of budgets and staff rotas
3. Hold well-developed written and verbal communication
4. Ability to project manage
5. Have flexibility to work on-call duties shared with the Deputy Manager and Senior RSW
6. Hold a full UK driving license
7. Hold a Diploma in Social Work - Level 3 or 4 NVQ
8. Preferably hold a Level 5 in Leadership and Management or willing to work towards

The successful candidate will be committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people and have a resilient nature along with enthusiasm and creativity.

You will be proactive and solution focused and be able to demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal development.

What's on Offer You:

1. Competitive Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per year
2. Exceptional Benefits: Including regular training and reflection sessions, professional development opportunities, an occupancy bonus and paid tunnel (for those travelling from Liverpool)
3. Supportive Environment: Join a close-knit team with a supportive and experience RI and weekly on-site support from our psychology team

If you are interested in applying for this position and feel you have the right attributes and attitude to excel in the role, apply today and our team will be in touch with you.
Good luck with your application!