Children's Home Manager

Description:

Job description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly organised and compassionate individual to join our team as a Residential Children's Home manager who promotes independence and self-esteem.

The 4-bed residential children’s home provides accommodation and care for children who are unable to live with their families for various reasons. Our home operates under strict regulatory frameworks to ensure the well–being, safety, and development of the children in our care. All our staff are highly trained professionals who create a nurturing environment, addressing the physical, emotional, and educational needs of the children. We endeavour to go above and beyond the minimum specific standards to maintain our registration, including appropriate staffing levels, safety measures, and adherence to all relevant laws.

Qualifications needed:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services; or equivalent; or preparedness to work towards the same.

* Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.

Duties:

* Provide services, including supervision and management of the staff, planning for care and placement, safeguarding, communications, reporting, and quality and compliance monitoring.

* Provide feedback on the effectiveness of statutory and organisational policies.

* Ensure the home complies with legal and regulatory requirements, including the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, Children Act 1989,Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000.Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018, Data Protection Act 2018, and Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

* Develop constructive working relationships in the broader community to promote the overall outcomes for Care leavers.

* Provide continuity of care for each child placed in the Supported Accommodation

* Ensure staff have the skills, experience, and qualifications they need.

* Lead and manage the home aspirational, inspiring both children and the staff.

* Produce monitoring reports as required.

* Ensure each Care leaver has individual care and care planning tailored to their specific needs and requirements outlined in their relevant plans.

* Establish professional relationships with the team around the child, multi-agency partnerships, and, as appropriate, parents, families, and other stakeholders.

We offer competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position with opportunities for career advancement within our organization.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and have the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

* Company events

* Company pension

* On-site parking

Schedule:

* Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

* Bonus scheme

* Commission pay

* Performance bonus

* Tips

* Yearly bonus

Experience:

* Ofsted: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person