Registered Service Manager – Children and Young People

Liquid Personnel; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency for care services is looking for an experienced Children’s Registered Service Manager to join their home for young people in Carlisle. You will oversee the management of the service, ensuring the welfare and development of the children in your care. This role demands leadership skills and a good understanding of Children’s Homes regulations. A Level 5 qualification and relevant experience are required. Competitive salary and a range of benefits offered.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Training Academy

Auto enrolment onto company pension

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discount schemes on brands and local services

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience within children’s residential homes.
• 1 year’s experience at a senior level.
• A Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Multi-Building Registration.
• Lead and support children and young people.
• Set operational direction of the service.
• Mentor residential support workers.
• Work with external agencies.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Knowledge of Children’s Homes regulations

Experience in residential homes

Mentoring abilities

Education

A Level 5 in Leadership and management (Children and Young People)

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Children’s Registered Service Manager to join a fantastic home for young people aged 12-17 years old with backgrounds of CSE, CCE and EBD within the Carlisle area.

Location : Carlisle, Cumbria

Salary : £50,000 – £60,000 per annum + bonus

Contract : Full time, permanent

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Service Manager to lead in a pioneering role under the new Multi-Building Registration Ofsted Policy Guidance. Hold overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the Children’s Home and accountable for the delivery of a high quality of service provision, incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in their care in order for them to achieve a secure base. Supporting, leading and managing a team of staff who will provide protection and support the children with their physical, psychological, emotional & social development.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Operations Manager and with the support of an Assistant Manager, you will effectively and efficiently manage a Multi-Building Registration.
• Responsible for the leadership, management, and operation of your service, supporting children and young people.
• Through your positive outlook and ability to see beyond behaviours work towards the progression and development of the children we look after.
• Set the operational direction and organise the effective running of the service to meet its statement of purpose.
• Mentor and support residential support workers to be the best they can be.
• Work in partnership with external agencies.

What you need

• A Level 5 in Leadership and management (Children and Young People)
• Good knowledge around Children’s Homes regulations (2015), Children’s Homes Regulations including the quality standards
• At least 3 years’ experience within a children’s residential homes and 1 year’s experience at a Senior level
• A Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Annual Leave : You will receive 33 days per annum
• Training Academy : An in-depth induction and welcome programme.
• Pension : Auto enrolment onto Company pension.
• Your Wellbeing : Excellent health and wellbeing benefits via Medicash and Aviva including Private Medical Insurance, an employee assistance programme; a cash back healthcare plan that offers discounts on optical, dental, and a range of complimentary therapies; 24 / 7 access to a virtual GP, and other lifestyle apps to support your wellbeing and discounted gym memberships.
• Discounts : A range of discount schemes with access to savings on high street brands, restaurants, cinemas, and other leisure outlets, including local businesses.

Ref : BM / 179340 / 18897