Details:
- Salary: £65,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: DA8 Erith Greater London
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Our client is looking to recruit a Registered Manager based in their 3/4 bed children’s home.
The Registered Manager will be part of the registration process and help establish and manage the home. The home is for young people aged 8 – 17 with Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs (SEMH) including those with mild Learning Disabilities (MLD). Our client is looking for a strong leader who can demonstrate successful previous achievements in an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children’s home. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations and ensuring the highest quality of care and support. Your experience will ideally come with the Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent or a full commitment to complete the qualification (financial support will be provided for this).
Duties will include:
* Working closely with the leadership team to drive successful registration with Ofsted including significant input into recruitment, systems, and policies & procedures.
* Manage and oversee daily operations of the home.
* Provide leadership and supervision to your team.
* Develop and implement high quality care plans and risk assessments to keep our children safe and happy.
* Ensure compliance with Ofsted and Local Authority requirements.
Skills and experience:
* Strong leadership abilities to effectively manage a team.
* Excellent organisational skills to oversee daily operations and ensure smooth functioning of the home.
* Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures.
* Ability to supervise and train staff members, providing guidance and support as needed. Requirements:
* Significant experience of working within a similar setting and managing ofsted inspections.
* Have preferably already obtained the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or are committed to achieving the qualification (financial support will be provided).
* Ideally hold a full UK driving license.
* Passion and commitment to making a positive difference to the lives of young people.
* Resilient and strong communicator.
* Proactive approach with ideas for continual improvements in all areas.
£65k base salary plus up to 10k bonus based on realistic targets. A career path and development opportunities as the company grows. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS, pre-employment checks including references