Ethelbert Children’s Services are looking for a caring motivated *Registered Home Manager* who can lead a team of Residential Workers to achieve the best outcomes for the young people within our care at our three bedded children's homes, located within Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs.
The successful candidate needs to be committed to the role and have significant experience in working with and understanding children in a residential childcare setting.
As the Registered Home Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of care in your home and ensuring that the home provides the children with warm nurturing and rich childhood experiences. You will be supported in your role with regular supervision and be enrolled within the Company’s extensive training package. Further widespread assistance within the company is provided by our Personnel, Finance, Administration, Training and Maintenance Departments along with the extensive professional knowledge from individuals to enhance and progress in your own career.
*Flexible working rotas that promote and support a healthy work/life balance with various contracted hour shift packages available.
· 32 days annual leave entitlement including Bank Holidays – paid at an enhanced rate to include overtime and sleep-ins for relevant periods.
· Comprehensive professional and relevant basic and specialist training from our City & Guilds accredited training centre up to NVQ 7 & Masters level.
· Centralised Personnel, Finance and Maintenance Departments which allow staff teams to focus their time on doing what they do best ie supporting, developing and advocating for the children in their care.
*A firm foundation in residential childcare with a minimum of a Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare
· A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People (or be prepared to complete within 2 years of commencing role)
· At least two years' experience relevant to residential care within the last five years.
· An excellent knowledge and experience of supporting children who are "looked after
· A good knowledge and working understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, The Quality Standards for Children’s Home and the OFSTED Inspection process
· The role offers an excellent salary (dependant on knowledge and qualifications)
_Full references including an enhance DBS will be put in place before commencing employment._
Ability to commute/relocate:
reliably able to commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Monday to Friday
Care home: 2 years (required)
* Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Monday to Friday
relevant childcare / leadership skills: