Residential Children's Care Home Manager

Flow Recruitment; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Uxbridge seeks a Residential Manager to lead a new Children's Care Home. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory standards while overseeing a team dedicated to the care and development of children. This role is perfect for an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step into leadership. Competitive salary and support for further professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• 2 years’ experience working with children in the last 5 years.
• At least 1 year at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the children’s home consistent with the organisation's ethos.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and contractual requirements.
• Supervise and manage a team providing support to children's development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Child care

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking to recruit a Residential Manager based at their new Children’s Care Home, which will be based in Uxbridge.

Job Purpose

Job Purpose – To lead and manage the children’s home consistent with the approach and ethos of the organisation, delivering outcomes and high-quality care as set out in the home’s statement of purpose.

Service Description

Service Description – Managing the residential home on a day-to-day basis, ensuring it is compliant in meeting all relevant legislative and contractual requirements, including the health and educational needs of young people. The role of a Residential Manager is the person with overall responsibility of the Children’s Home and is 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 psychological, emotional & social development.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

1. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services; or equivalent; or a preparedness to work towards the same.
2. Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.

Experience

• 2 years’ experience working with children in the last 5 years and at least 1 year at senior level.
• Supervision or management experience.
• Working with children, young people and their families.
• Work in a residential setting.
• Inter-agency work.

This is an ideal opportunity for a progressive Residential Manager or Deputy Manager looking to move into their first Residential Management appointment.