This senior post runs two family-style children's residential homes supporting up to four children, and is part of the council's residential service expansion. The core of the work is leading, inspiring and motivating staff so that children in care get consistently high-quality, trauma-informed support. The post also forms part of a major change programme for Children Looked After, within a culture that welcomes creativity and new ways of working. Fit depends on senior experience in a children's residential home and a Level 5 management qualification or equivalent.
What the job involves
- Manage two family-style residential children's homes
- Lead, inspire and motivate staff to deliver exceptional care
- Support children to reach their potential and improve their outcomes
- Provide trauma-informed care in the homes
- Help deliver the expansion of the residential service
- Take part in the change programme improving support for Children Looked After
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Management or equivalent
Experience
- Experience of working with vulnerable children
- Senior-level experience in a children's residential care home
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent people management skills
- Experience of leading, inspiring and motivating people in a residential setting
What’s offered
- Additional honorarium on top of salary
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Salary sacrifice technology scheme
- Salary sacrifice bicycle scheme
- Shopping discounts
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Contribution-related reward scheme for high performers
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
