At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage residential care, ensuring high-quality support for pupils' independence and development.
- Company: A dedicated trust focused on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension scheme, health tools, training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to creating a nurturing environment for all.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in care management and a passion for supporting young people with special needs.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Residential Care Manager is responsible for leading and managing the school's residential provision, ensuring that all pupils receive high-quality, person-centred support that promotes their safety, wellbeing, independence and development. The postholder will ensure that residential experiences support pupils in developing the skills, confidence and resilience needed for adulthood and a life of choice and opportunity. They will ensure that care practices meet regulatory requirements and reflect best practice in supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The Residential Care Manager will work collaboratively with education, therapy and family teams to ensure that residential provision complements pupils' EHCP outcomes, personal development and preparation for adulthood goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, supervise and support residential care staff to deliver high-quality care and support.
- Develop and maintain a positive, inclusive and nurturing residential culture.
- Manage staff performance through supervision, appraisal, coaching and professional development.
- Participate in the recruitment, induction and retention of residential care staff.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels and deployment to meet pupils' needs.
- Promote high expectations and consistency of practice across the residential team.
- Model professional standards and positive relationships at all times.
Our Total Reward Offer
We recognise that our total reward offer has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and a pension scheme as well as access to health and wellbeing tools, training and development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.
Safeguarding
The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.
Residential Care Manager- Preparing for Independence and Adulthood employer: Pencalenick School
The Special Partnership Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong focus on professional development, generous leave entitlements, and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in a supportive community, the Trust prioritises the wellbeing of its staff while ensuring they play a vital role in shaping the futures of young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
