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The Cambian Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 43,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £5,000

Annual bonus £5,000

Management incentive plan

Job summary

Greenfields in Gloucester is seeking a Registered Manager to open a new Children’s Home for four young people. You will lead a hands-on, value-driven team, ensuring safeguarding, quality, and child voice are embedded in daily practice.

The role requires a strong understanding of regulatory requirements for registered Children's Homes and a proven ability to work with vulnerable children, supported by a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or willingness to start within six months).

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Children’s Home and managing a team.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding of children and quality of service.
• Proven ability to work with vulnerable children.
• Willingness to start Level 5 Diploma within six months of starting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a stable and motivated team to deliver high and consistent standards of care and support for our young people, ensuring they are kept safe and their voices shine through everything we do.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the statutory and regulatory environment for registered Children’s Homes.
• Maintain a strong track record of working effectively with vulnerable children and young people.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Regulatory knowledge

Team management

Education

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Services or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Greenfields as a Children's Home Registered Manager in Gloucester and make a lasting impact to young people.

About Us

At Greenfields we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and support to children and young people through a multi-disciplinary approach.Greenfields is part of the CareTech family, where we work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day.

We offer care, education and therapy input in a nurtured, structured, stable environment with clear boundaries, focusing on the relationship the adults have with the children and a place they can call their home.

About You

We are looking for a Manager to open our new Children's Home in Gloucester, a beautiful new development to become home to four young people who are making sense of adverse childhood experiences. All of the Greenfields team work together to create an environment where children grow and thrive in reaching their full potential, as they embark on a pathway to a brighter future.

• You will lead a stable and motivated team to deliver high and consistent standards of care and support for our young people, ensuring they are kept safe, that you advocate strongly for them and their voice shines through everything we do.
• You will need a real eye for detail – understanding that our absolute commitment to the Safeguarding of our children and young people and the Quality of our service are the top priorities.
• You will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the statutory and regulatory environment for registered Children’s Homes.
• You will have a strong track record of successful working with vulnerable children and young people.
• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Services or equivalent, or be willing to start this within the first six months of starting.

Greenfields is a unique business, where staff are committed and leaders are visible and supportive. You will need to balance a hands-on, practical approach with a creative and innovative style and the ability to respond with positivity and a ‘can do’ attitude.

Bringing our plans to life will be challenging and intense but, with enthusiasm, creativity and a positive approach, the reward and satisfaction will be second to none. You will have a unique opportunity to shape and deliver our long-term strategy and our drive to transform the lives of all our children and young people.

Company Values

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
• Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

What we Offer

Entry salary up to £52,500 per annum, depending on experience.

Welcome bonus £5,000 paid on successful registration.

£5,000 annual bonus for achieving budget and quality measures.

• Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme.

As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company.

Comprehensive InductionTo set you up for success.

Management Development Training Programmeand continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business.

• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics.
• Free meals on shift.
• Refer a friend scheme’ reward system – £1000 per referral.
• Annual Employee Awards Evening.
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants.

Safeguarding Statement

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years