Residential Children's Home Manager

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care services organization is seeking a Residential Manager for their new Children's Care Home in Hayes, UK. The role involves leading a team and managing day-to-day operations to ensure a safe, secure, and high-quality environment for children. Candidates should have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and relevant experience working with children and young people.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to pursue.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the children's home to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Support and manage a team providing care for children's psychological and social development.
• Oversee daily operations of the residential home.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Child welfare

Communication

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 Hayes.

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

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

• 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.
• 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