Registered Manager – Launch New Children’s Home

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Council is expanding its Children in Care residential provision and is recruiting its first Registered Manager to lead one of three new homes in Barnsley. You will shape the service from the ground up and ensure it operates in line with regulatory standards.

You will provide leadership, recruit and develop staff, manage budgets, and build partnerships with agencies and the local community. This is a unique opportunity to influence practice and outcomes for looked-after children.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working in a social care setting with children and young people, including at management level within a residential setting.
• Experience managing and supervising staff, and managing budgets.
• Experience working in partnership with other agencies, children, young people and parents.
• Experience managing change in the work environment.
• Sound knowledge of the SCCIF and relevant legislation, national policy on looked after children, and Ofsted requirements for residential care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures, and of children and young people’s developmental and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and overall management of the home, ensuring it meets all standards and legislative requirements including The Children's Homes (England) Regulations.
• Develop the staffing rota, recruit your team in line with safe recruitment practice, and manage staff through regular supervision, PDRs and training.
• Produce and implement the home’s service plan, manage the home's budget, and ensure proper record-keeping systems.
• Represent the service in internal and external settings, build relationships with other agencies and the local community, participate in planning meetings and case reviews, including chairing them and preparing reports where needed.
• Report to the Service Manager for the residential portfolio, contributing to wider service development.

Skills

Management experience

Budget management

Partnership working

Staff supervision

Change management

safeguarding knowledge

Education

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Barnsley Council is expanding its Children in Care residential provision and is recruiting its first Registered Manager to lead one of three new homes in Barnsley. You will shape the service from the ground up and ensure it operates in line with regulatory standards.

You will provide leadership, recruit and develop staff, manage budgets, and build partnerships with agencies and the local community. This is a unique opportunity to influence practice and outcomes for looked-after children.