Trauma-Informed Children's Home Manager

Hampshire County Council; Andover (MN); In loco; USD 68.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Assured EAP

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a Children’s Home in Andover. You will lead daily operations, ensure compliance with Ofsted and safety standards, and drive trauma‑informed, child‑centred care for ages 10–17.

You will manage a dedicated team, collaborate with agencies, and oversee budgets and on‑call duties with enhanced pay per policy. The role is permanent, full‑time, on-site in Andover.

Competenze

• Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare; Ofsted registration.
• Extensive management experience in residential care for vulnerable children with proven service delivery improvement.
• Deep understanding of trauma‑informed care and ability to build positive, compassionate relationships with children.
• Significant safeguarding experience supporting children who have experienced trauma or harm.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to write reports, chair meetings and use IT systems.

Mansioni

• Take overall responsibility for day‑to‑day running of the home and ensure it meets its Statement of Purpose.
• Drive quality and compliance, meeting regulatory and health & safety requirements as Responsible Person.
• Champion child‑centred practice and advocate for children’s needs in care plans.
• Collaborate with families, professionals and external agencies to support positive outcomes.
• Develop and support staff through recruitment, training, supervision and performance management.
• Manage budgets, staffing and equipment to run the home efficiently and sustainably.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team management

Trauma‑informed care

Communication

Safeguarding

Stakeholder collaboration

Formazione

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare

Descrizione del lavoro

Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a Children’s Home in Andover. You will lead daily operations, ensure compliance with Ofsted and safety standards, and drive trauma‑informed, child‑centred care for ages 10–17.

You will manage a dedicated team, collaborate with agencies, and oversee budgets and on‑call duties with enhanced pay per policy. The role is permanent, full‑time, on-site in Andover.