Children’s Home Registered Manager

Permanent Children’s Residential Specialist
London Based Private Company
£50,000 – £60,000
 
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Are you motivated, ambitious, caring and committed to working within a regulated, residential service for children in line with the Service Plan and Quality Care Standards and Children’s Homes regulations 2015?
 
Job Purpose:  The home is a mainstream provision for Four children and young people between the ages of 10 – 18 years old on admission, who demonstrate complex and often highly challenging behaviours.
 
CV’s are being reviewed immediately with a view to have someone start as soon as possible.
 
 
Your job as the Children’s Residential Specialist:
 

• Create an environment where young people’s individual spiritual, cultural, educational, health, leisure and life experiences are met in a non-institutional way.
• Create and maintain a homely, welcoming atmosphere where young people feel safe, cared for valued and respected. Children cared for should have an experience that is as enjoyable as possible, in a safe, healthy, and relaxed environment which enables them to reach their full potential.

• Offer the highest standards of physical and emotional care, consistent with the child’s routine, working in partnership with children, their parent/carers, health, and other disciplines, to provide a service that is appropriate to children and responsive to their needs.
• Empowering children by offering choices whenever possible and by giving opportunities to experiment and encourage independence.
• Treating each child with respect, taking into consideration race, gender, culture, religion, and sexual orientation.

 
Your previous experience as a Registered Manager:
 

• Educational Qualification: Ideally you will have Level 5 residential leadership and management qualification (or Level 3 with commitment to complete) – or other relevant social care qualifications
• Experience: 3 years’ experience of working with children and young people in a managerial capacity within a residential setting and a minimum of 2 years working with children
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of childcare legislation, guidance, and regulations, particularly the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Attitude: Ability to understand and foster an inclusive and positive team culture and have a strong focus on team performance and proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships

 
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Angico Daley on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
 
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)
 
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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