Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people?
We are seeking a Registered Manager in Shropshire to make a lasting impact as part of our specialist CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) services.
What We Offer
* Entry salary depends on experience
* Annual quality and commercial bonus from £5,000
* Participation in a Management Incentive Plan that enables you to share in the long-term success of the company
* Comprehensive induction to set you up for success
* Management development training programme and continuous development through an in-house Leadership Academy. These courses provide existing and future leaders with the opportunity to explore leadership expectations, focusing on core behavioural skills to motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management
* Additional benefits include:
o Employee Assistance Service
o Wellbeing programme
o Recommend-a-friend scheme
o Team rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
o Long service awards
About the Role
As a Registered Manager, our expectation is that your home will be rated as at least “Good” by Ofsted.
This is a 3-bed children’s home where you will:
* Develop comprehensive care plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan addressing their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs
* Develop a great team: Work with the recruitment team to bring in the right people, complete inductions and personal development plans, and retain a strong team
* Foster consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive
* Allocate key workers: Assign a key worker to each young person to implement their care plan
* Maintain high standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with regulations and the home’s Statement of Purpose
* Handle complaints and concerns: Take responsibility for addressing complaints or child protection concerns
* Collaborate with stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and professionals to promote the welfare of young people
* Participate in meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings
* Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service receive the highest standard of care
* Effective commercial management: Ensure the home is managed in line with budget expectations
Essential Requirements and Experience
* Passion for making a difference to the lives of young people in care
* Relevant experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years
* Qualifications: Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application. If not held, you must enrol within 6 months of starting
* Knowledge: Understanding of the Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements
* Skills: Strong planning, organising, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership skills
* Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication
* Understanding trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour
* Driving licence: Full UK driving licence required
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