At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a children's home, providing high-quality care and support for young people with complex needs.
- Company: A dedicated organisation focused on safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children.
- Benefits: Earn up to £70,000, enjoy 33 days holiday, and receive a comprehensive induction programme.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management and 3+ years in residential childcare.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Childrens Home Registered Manager to open, establish and lead a small sized childrens home located in Lewisham, South East London area. This will be an Ofsted-regulated childrens home providing high-quality care, safeguarding, and support for young people with SEND, emotional, behavioural, and complex needs.
To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare and have a minimum of 3 years experience in a residential childcare setting with 2+ years at supervisory/Deputy/management level.
Your Key Responsibilities Include:
- Provide confident, trauma-informed leadership to staff team and young people.
- Create a safe and supportive environment that promotes emotional, social and educational development for each child.
- Recruit, induct and retain a high-quality staff team with the necessary skills and values for working with vulnerable children.
- Oversee staffing, training, supervisions, appraisals and professional development.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience.
- Lead the homes strategic planning, setting objectives and measurable outcomes in line with organisational and regulatory expectations.
- Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose and ensure all operations reflect its aims and values.
- Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and the Childrens Homes Regulations.
- Lead safeguarding efforts as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) including response to disclosures, incidents and concerns in line with Working together to Safeguard Children and in line with local authority safeguarding partnership procedures.
- Manage budgets, audits, inspections, and operational processes.
- Build effective partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies.
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Childrens Home Regulations and therapeutic care.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting children with trauma, challenging behaviour, and complex needs.
- Full UK driving licence is desirable.
- Flexibility to be part of the on-call rota (some evenings/weekends).
- Knowledge of SEND and multi-agency working.
Benefits:
The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary up to GBP70,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
- 33 Days holiday including bank holidays.
- On-site parking.
- DBS Certificate paid for.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme.
- Annual Salary Review.
- Comprehensive Induction Program.
- Staff Appreciation Days.
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