Children's Registered Home Manager

Job description

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Children’s Services Registered Manager – Intake & Assessment

Location: Acocks Green, Birmingham

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)

Home Size: New Intake & Assessment Children’s Home (EBD)

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)

• £5,000 welcome bonus upon successful registration

• £5,000 annual quality and commercial bonus

• Participation in a Management Incentive Plan (MIP)

• Comprehensive induction programme

• Management Development Training Programme

• Continuous development through an in-house Leadership Academy

• Company pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Wellbeing Programme

• Recommend-a-Friend scheme

• Team rewards, including discounts at restaurants and family attractions

• Long Service Awards

• Opportunity to lead and develop a brand-new Intake & Assessment home

• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities within a large national children’s care provider

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (essential)

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (preferred), or willingness to enrol within 6 months of starting

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care

• At least 1 year’s experience in a supervisory role within the last 5 years

• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, SCCIF and childcare legislation

• Experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (EBD)

• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and managing challenging behaviour

• Strong leadership, organisational and budget management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to build and develop a high-performing residential team

• Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people in care

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the opening and registration of a new Intake & Assessment children’s home

• Develop and implement comprehensive, child-centred care plans

• Build, lead and develop a high-quality residential staff team

• Oversee recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development

• Ensure children receive safe, nurturing and high-quality care at all times

• Establish systems for consulting with young people about the care they receive

• Allocate and oversee Key Workers for each child

• Maintain high standards of care in line with the home’s Statement of Purpose and regulatory requirements

• Manage safeguarding concerns, complaints and child protection matters effectively

• Work in partnership with parents, carers, social workers and other professionals

• Chair and contribute to care planning and review meetings

• Promote a positive, trauma-informed and child-centred culture throughout the home

• Ensure the home achieves and maintains at least a

Good Ofsted rating

• Manage the home effectively within agreed budget and commercial expectations

• Maintain accurate records, reports and compliance documentation

To apply for this role please call Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904570050 or send your CV for immediate attention to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com