Residential Manager - Children's Home

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care organization in London is seeking a Residential Manager to lead the children's home and ensure the delivery of high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in residential settings. This role includes managing staff to support the psychological, emotional, and social development of children. Applicants should hold a Level 5 Diploma and have a background in child welfare.

Qualifications

• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• 2 years' experience working with children in the last 5 years.
• Supervision or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the children's home.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and contractual requirements.
• Support and manage a team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Child Welfare

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

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