Registered Manager. Job in Longton Education & Training Jobs in Barlaston

Location: Stoke on Trent. Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Salary: £55k – £60k plus performance bonuses.

My client is a Children’s Residential Care Company that believes no child should be disadvantaged and that all children should be part of a community. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to grow and develop or for an established Registered Manager to support the home. In return for hard work and commitment, you can expect competitive pay and conditions, a range of benefits, a high-quality induction, and ongoing training and development.

As the Registered Manager, you will be primarily responsible for the running of the Children’s Home in Stoke on Trent, with the support of the Responsible Individual.

• Develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
• Develop a great team, working closely with the recruitment team, bringing in the right people for the home.
• Work closely with the Responsible Individual and the home’s Management team, ensuring the highest level of care for the young people.
• Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive.
• Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan.
• Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Dudley Home’s Statement of Purpose.
• Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns.
• Work closely with external agencies, parents, and carers to promote the welfare of the young people.
• Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard.

• Experience working with Local Authorities and Ofsted.
• Proven track record as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager.
• Passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people in care.
• At least 2 years’ experience relating to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
• Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care essential.
• Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare preferred; if not, then Level 5 must be enrolled within the first 6 months of starting the post.
• Understanding of the Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Efficiency in planning, organising, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
• Confidence in effective verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
• Full UK Manual Driver’s Licence.

• Job satisfaction, long-term prospects, good pay and conditions, a pension, a range of share schemes, and good training opportunities to help you achieve recognised qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Service including free & confidential advice on a range of issues including medical, financial, housing, legal, and tax.
• Pension contributions.
• Professional training, development, and career pathways.
• Wellbeing Programme.
• Recommend a Friend scheme.
• Long Service Awards.

If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Stoke on Trent area and would like to learn more, then please contact SaferHandSolutions and ask for Anna Ashley. Alternatively, submit your application for consideration.

Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.