We are seeking a dedicated Home Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a Dual residential childrens home. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in EBD to ensure the highest quality of care for our young people.
Registered Children’s Home Manager
Main Purpose of the Job
* To ensure that the policies and procedures are adhered to and that resources are managed effectively.
* To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints.
* To liaise with Local Authorities, Schools, Health professionals and other professionals to achieve best outcomes for young people.
* To actively promote equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice policies.
* Duties and Responsibilities :
o To meet the needs of children through : · Ensuring that each young person has a plan which reflects his / her care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs and that this plan is regularly reviewed.
o Allocating a Key Worker for each young person with the principal responsibility of implementing the childcare plan.
o Establishing and monitoring high quality standards of care.
o Developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive.
o Taking responsibility for progressing any complaints or child protection concerns.
o Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.
o Attending and contributing to child care planning and review meetings as appropriate.
o Involvement in the recruitment and retention of staff and addressing issues in relation to conduct and competence of staff.
o Ensuring adherence to company policy in relation to probationary periods, and promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities.
NVQ3 Residential Care or equivalent and Level 5 Management qualification or enrolment is essential.
Qualifications
* Driving Licence
* Childcare legislation and Safeguarding knowledge
* Understanding needs of complex needs children
* At least 3 years at senior level in residential care
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £68,000.00 per year
Benefits
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Regular leadership support, mentorship, and a wellbeing-focused management approach — ensuring our Registered Managers feel supported, valued, and never isolated in their role.
* Free parking
Application Question(s)
* Do you have at least 3 years Senior Residential Children's Care home in the UK?
Experience
* CHILDRENS HOME MANAGEMENT : 2 years (required)
* Registered manager : 5 years (preferred)
Licence / Certification
* NVQ LEVEL 5 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (required)
* Level 5 in leadership and management (required)
Education
* Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Work Location
In person
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