Senior Children's Home Manager | Rural Residential Care Lead

Headway; Burtle; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Occupancy Bonus: £175 per child after

Ofsted bonuses: £500 good, £1000outst.

Non-contributory pension (9% employer)

Sick pay after 6 months

On-call payments: £10/day weekdays, £3

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Headway Adolescent Resources is opening a brand-new 4-bed children's home in Chedzoy, Somerset and seeks an experienced Registered Manager. You will lead a team of 9, oversee daily operations, ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance, and drive positive outcomes for young people.

You must have 2+ years in residential care leadership within the last five years, hold QCF Level 5/3 qualifications, and be prepared for on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in the last 5 years in residential care of children, with supervision/management of staff for at least 1 year.
• Must hold a recognised social work qualification: QCF Level 5 Leadership & Management (CYP) and QCF Level 3 Diploma (CYP) or equivalent.
• Must be licensed to drive and have use of own car with business insurance; on-call duties required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a 4-bed children's home and a staff team of 9 to provide high-quality care and positive outcomes for young people.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff within an open, proactive culture; deliver training and ensure safeguarding standards are met.
• Ensure accurate plans, reports and governance documents are produced to deadlines; represent the company to external agencies.

Skills

Staff leadership

People management

Safeguarding knowledge

Ofsted readiness

Education

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People)

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce

Job description

Headway Adolescent Resources is opening a brand-new 4-bed children's home in Chedzoy, Somerset and seeks an experienced Registered Manager. You will lead a team of 9, oversee daily operations, ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance, and drive positive outcomes for young people.

You must have 2+ years in residential care leadership within the last five years, hold QCF Level 5/3 qualifications, and be prepared for on-call duties.