Children's Care Home Manager - Dual Site

Our client is a market leader within the care industry, working with 43 local authorities and county councils, and providing direct services to HM Government Home Office. They specialise in providing best-in-class residential care for children and young people who have complex needs, creating a safe and nurturing environment that enables positive relationships and progress in all areas of development.

They are currently looking to recruit a Dual Registration Children's Care Home Manager to oversee 2 Care Homes based in East London (E11).

• Responsible for shaping and delivering the residential homes and managing the team.
• Support children aged from 8 to 18 years old with complex behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.
• Provide high-quality care services that support the needs of the residents and advocate for their wellbeing.
• Provide strong, motivational leadership to staff.

• Overall responsibility for managing referrals into the service and maintaining full occupancy.
• Produce a development plan ensuring the delivery of high-quality, clinically informed practice.
• Ensure all clinical practices and medication processes are conducted in line with legislation.
• Ensure safe working practices are employed by all staff in accordance with Health and Safety at Work legislation.
• Co-operate with designated personnel regarding Health and Safety responsibilities.
• Ensure all children and young people have their risks and needs assessed, regularly reviewed and updated.
• Provide high-quality support and transition services in line with service specifications and placement plans.
• Demonstrate professional ethics and behaviour by all staff.
• Co-ordinate service provision and be a focal point for support, advice, and coaching to staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment; ensure the building is maintained to a high standard.
• Accountable for liaising with regulatory organisations regarding home management.
• Adhere to financial and administrative procedures and work within a set budget.
• Safeguard children and young people through sound management strategies and compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures.
• Support staff to achieve the highest standards of care for all residents.
• Assist in the management, appraisal, supervision, and support of all residential staff.
• Co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions, including rotas and performance evaluation.
• Ensure the home operates in accordance with legislations, standards, and guidance.

• Qualifications are essential, i.e., Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Children & Young People’s Services, or equivalent, or a willingness to undertake training within 6 months of employment.
• At least two years’ experience relevant to residential care within the last five years.
• At least one year of experience supervising and managing professional staff.
• Sound knowledge of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation.

• 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Welcome Bonus for new starters.
• Relocation package.
• £100 birthday gift each year.
• Employee Referral Bonus of £250 when referred candidates join and another £250 when they pass probation.
• Long Service Recognition with rewards at 3, 5, and 10 years.
• Pension with NEST Pensions.
• Access to Sage Employee Benefits.
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program.
• 24/7 access to an OnDemand GP Service.
• Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s).