Full job description
This is a great opportunity for a Children's Residential Home Manager who is passionate about making a difference and providing a high level of care. You will be an integral part of a brand-new residential service provision at our Herne Bay, Kent residency and will play a vital role in the home's future.
You will be based in a Children's Residential Home, with excellent facilities working with children and young people with Social, Emotional, Behavioural Difficulties You will play a pivotal part in bringing the best out of each young person within your care whilst enhancing their social, practical, and emotional skills in preparation for their adult years.
As the new Residential Children's Homes Manager, you will mainly be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Children's Home, including providing professional support, guidance, and supervision to the staff team. Alongside this, you will be regularly monitoring and reviewing the policies and procedures of the service and updating where necessary to keep in line with the regulations. You will have the overall budgetary responsibility for the home and be directly reporting to the director. To be successful in your application, you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of regulatory and legislative frameworks, as well as OFSTED benchmarking and inspection requirements.
Responsibilities of the Residential Manager include:
The Manager will ensure young people receive excellent emotional and physical care levels within a home that offers a safe, nurturing, and comfortable environment with a supportive staff team.
To lead and manage both employees and resources to ensure high service standards are achieved within the home, exceeding regulatory standards.
To manage the home's budget and ensure the business remains viable and meet and exceed the key performance indicators for people, quality, and performance.
To take overall responsibility for the management and leadership of the Children's Home as the Residential Manager in charge, promoting high standards of care in line with our regulatory bodies.
Ensure referrals and occupancy are updated regularly and maintained.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge around Children's homes regulations and implementation throughout the processes of the home.
Requirements of the Registered Manager include:
-Effectively lead a team of staff to enable the highest quality of care.
* Minimum 2 years strong experience working as a Manager/Deputy Manager in a children's home.
* Reflective staff supervision, managerial and communication skills
* Excellent Ofsted regulatory knowledge
* Ensure support and guidance within all Ofsted inspections.
* Will need to become registered with Ofsted.
* Must have Level 5 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
-Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Herne Bay, CT6 6TH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Children and Social Care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Enhanced DBS (required)
* NVQ Level 5 or equivalent in children and young people (required)
Work Location: In person