Common Thread have an exciting opportunity for an experienced House Manager to join us at our service in Lanark. We are committed to providing safe, nurturing and supportive homes where children and young people can grow and recover from their experiences.
Benefits
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
* Hospital Saturday Fund membership
* Discounted or free food
* Company events
About the job
The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced House Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of one of our residential homes. This is a key leadership role, responsible for creating a stable, safe and caring environment for the young people in our care, while supporting and developing a team of Therapeutic Support workers.
Common Thread have 14 Residential Child Care homes across Scotland. The successful candidate will be joining an existing management team and an organisation who believe in supporting their staff.
If you share our values of putting young people first, acting with honesty, integrity and professional courage at all times and bringing creativity into your work… If you have the drive to make a real difference and would like to join the Common Thread family… please click to apply.
What we look for
Requirements:
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in a leadership role within residential care or relevant field
* Relevant professional qualifications in Social Work/Social Crae. SVQ level 4 Social Services (Children and Young People), SVQ Leadership and Management for Care Services Level 4 are desirable.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
* A trauma-informed approach and understanding of complex behavioural needs
* Ability to manage a team with empathy and professionalism
* Ability to work flexibly participating in sleep over shifts and on call which will involve some weekend working.
* Full UK driving license
We're building a community of like-minded people who feel safe and supported enough to be honest, open and brave in their work and in their lives. Because when we support each other to meet our individual potential, we create a culture that can encourage young people to transform their futures.
In addition:
* We give you training when you start, and further training opportunities throughout your career with Common Thread.
* You'll get free external counselling to help you cope with the demands of the job, private health cover, a medical benefit scheme and store discount… and lots of great Common Thread events and projects to get involved in.
* We offer a £500 reward every time you successfully refer a new member of staff.
* We have an annual Celebrate and Appreciate evening for staff and family.