I'm recruiting for a Registered Children's Home Manager for a leading organisation who provide services for children that have behavioural and emotional difficulties.
They are an independent, integrated care company who, through therapy, residential placement and education, has a proven track record of supporting children to achieve a sense of emotional and practical independence.
The role highlights
* Managing a six bedded core home that includes a 28-day response placement specialising in offering Outdoor activities.
* The company offers a child-centred, therapeutic approach.
* The home is dual registered with Ofsted and AALA.
* The home has excellent staff retention levels and has maintained GOOD or Outstanding in all areas.
You:
* Must have at least 1 year experience as a Senior RCW or Deputy and hold NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
* Experience in or an understanding of AALA
* Full UK manual driving Licence is essential
* Passionate about the outdoors
* Access to your own transport
* You will be passionate about working within the care sector and committed to delivering high-quality care services and positive outcomes. You must be able to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills together with the flexible attitude necessary in this demanding environment
* Able to complete a sleep-in rota when required
* The post holder has the responsibility to adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedure
* * Job location – Kirkby Stephen
* Salary FTE - up to £52,000 PA