Make a Difference Every Day
We are recruiting on behalf of our valued client, a London specialist provider of care and support for Children and Young People aged 8 -17 years with emotional and behavioural difficulties, learning difficulties, and/or history of mental health problems.
As a Registered Manager, you will be required to cover two sites. You will play a key role in shaping positive outcomes for the children and young people in looked after care, while leading and supporting a dedicated staff team and being the driver of excellence.
To apply, you must:
- Must be Ofsted Registered
- Have proven experience in residential children’s care
- At least two years experience relevant to managing/leading a residential care within the last five years
- At least one year experience supervising and managing professional staff.
- Hold an NVQ/QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services/NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care specifically in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- The ability to deliver at least good rating in the home’s first Ofsted inspection or maintain an outstanding rating
- Be flexible, resilient, and passionate about making a difference and working towards company goals
Key Responsibilities:
As a Registered Manager, you will:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and act as a positive role model
- Manage referrals into the service from a variety of sources
- Ensure that high quality support and transition services are provided to young people, in line with the service specifications/placement plan required by the relevant local authorities.
- Facilitate the development of a range of children & young people inclusion opportunities and activities, improving outcomes for children and young people in care.
- Work closely with the Responsible Individual, Directors and other Managers to deliver the service.
- Provide on‑call support when required
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
- Ensure safeguarding is always a top priority
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident, supportive team player
- Kind, caring and resilient nature
- Basic IT skills
This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, you will be well supported and have an opportunity to develop your career and be rewarded for your success.
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in children’s residential care while making a lasting difference to the lives of young people.
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