Residential Children's Home - Registered Manager

Cheshire West and Chester; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council seeks a dedicated Children's Home Manager to lead a forward-thinking team focused on enhancing care for vulnerable children. The role demands strong leadership and creativity, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact while ensuring high standards of care within residential services.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, technology, and bicycles

Shopping discounts

Annual leave purchase scheme

Contribution-related reward scheme for high performers

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children.
• Senior-level experience in a children's residential care home.
• Excellent people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and motivate staff to ensure exceptional care for children.
• Part of a team expanding the Residential Service.
• Support the improvement of outcomes for children looked after.

Skills

People Management

Leadership

Creativity

Education

NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Management

Job description

Are you a registered Children’s Home Manager, or do you have the skills and experience required to step into this role?

Join Our Team in Cheshire West and Chester

Are you interested in being part of a major change programme aimed at improving support for Children Looked After in Cheshire West and Chester?

Would you like to work within a trauma-informed and creative team across the borough, where your skills and experience can help children reach their potential and ensure they receive the best possible care in our homes?

If so, please see the details below for more information about the role and links to complete your application!

About the Role

Cheshire West and Chester Council is ambitious for children and young people in our care. We aim to foster a progressive culture that encourages creativity, embraces innovation, and upholds high aspirations for children to improve their outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with vulnerable children, including senior-level experience in a children's residential care home. A NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Management or equivalent is required.

You should be an excellent people manager, capable of leading, inspiring, and motivating staff to ensure exceptional care for children. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone motivated to be part of a team expanding our Residential Service.

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, technology, and bicycles
• Shopping discounts and an annual leave purchase scheme
• A contribution-related reward scheme for high-performing employees

Contact

For further information, please contact Eifion Burke, Senior Manager Provider Services at [e-mail] or call 07824 865153.