Service Manager - Children's Services (ID:516)

Swanton Care and Community; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care home in Bolton is seeking a Service Manager to manage the home and ensure high standards of care for children with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ experience managing an Ofsted home and is willing to achieve an NVQ Level 5 Diploma. This role offers a chance to work within a stable team in a nurturing environment, making a real difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing an Ofsted home.
• Experience in residential care for children with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of current legislation and Ofsted inspections.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of the home.
• Maintain highest standards of care and safeguarding.
• Supervise and manage staff effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of legislation

Staff supervision

Understanding of Ofsted regulations

Education

NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

The role of Service Manager involves utilizing extensive experience and leadership skills to ensure the efficient running of the home, while maintaining the highest standards of care and safeguarding for the children.

This is a successful home registered for learning disabilities and mental health, catering to the younger age group. The home has a settled and stable staff team, along with a lively and happy group of children. This is a genuine opportunity to build on an excellent service within an established and supportive management team.

About you

To be successful in the role of Registered Manager, you will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience managing an Ofsted home, working in residential care for children with learning disabilities. In addition, you will also need to:

• Hold or be willing to achieve the NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a position requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.
• Have knowledge of current legislation including Children’s regulations, The Quality Standards, Every Child Matters, and have a good understanding of the role of Ofsted and experience of dealing with inspections.
• A full driving licence and own transport would be an advantage.

Applications will only be considered from Registered Managers who can evidence good or outstanding outcomes with OFSTED inspections.

The successful candidate will be required to be approved for registration by Ofsted, as well as undergo an enhanced DBS check, and will be subject to extensive referencing and pre-employment checks.