Registered Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in our Children’s Home in Dartington, Devon. You will be joining a passionate and committed service in Children’s Social Care in Devon. Our Residential Services Team focuses on promoting independence, social inclusion, choice, and robust individual support to children and young people.

You will be responsible for one of five Children’s Homes, providing a stable home for children, in line with individual needs and care plans. You will lead and develop our fantastic team of staff within the home and work closely with colleagues and other agencies to secure inspiring outcomes for our young people., We are seeking a proven manager in the following areas, * The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.

• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.

Are you motivated by making a difference in children’s lives? Do you have the drive and focus to strive for outstanding outcomes for all children? Do you relish the challenge of leading a team to achieve its full potential?, * You will have a strong experience of managing a children’s home and will take pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment for our young people and staff.

• As the Registered Manager you will have day to day responsibility for the home, and be able to understand high quality care, quality assurance and have a child centred approach.

• You will be able to manage, support and develop a team to ensure they demonstrate the vision and goals of the organisation.

• You must have excellent leadership, management skills and strong organisational skills.

• You will have passion, drive, resilience, and ambition to maintain and exceed expectations for children with disabilities and always want to strive to improve the home.

You must have up-to-date knowledge of Childcare legislation, Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

Holding a QCF Level 5 or equivalent is preferred although not essential if you have the right experience and a willingness to undertake this qualification.

Please note that the ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.

• Multiple Locations

• Full Time

• £43,693 – £47,754 per annum

Are you a current registered manager or senior leader looking for your next opportunity?, We offer training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.

• Generous annual leave allowance.

• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.

• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.

• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you think that you have these qualities and are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you. For an informal chat please contact Louise Davey, Responsible Individual, on 07811 221625.