Children’s Home Registered Manager Bridgwater, Somerset Salary £53,000 plus bonuses Fulltime Perm - 40 hours per week Overview We are currently recruiting for a Children’s Home Dual Registered Manager to join our clients service in Bridgwater. You will be overseeing a four-bedroom home, with a small team assigned to support the young people who call these places their home. You must be committed to making a real difference to the lives of the young people in our care and working to a high standard of professional practice with a non-judgmental. Obtain a get up and go positive attitude taking into account the views of the young people’s views, wishes and feelings. Key Responsibilities * You will manage a 4 bedded children’s home in a rural area and manage a staff team of 9 to ensure a high quality of care is delivered to young people that provides a positive and enriching living experience that meets their needs and achieves the best possible outcomes for each of the young people. * You will be accountable for the smooth and efficient management and administration of the home and to undertake wider operational tasks as and when required. * Must be able to produce, update and monitor plans, reports etc. and deliver to deadlines and demonstrate an organised, efficient and flexible approach to their managerial duties. * Must be able to lead, motivate, manage and develop all members of the staff team within an open and enthusiastic culture which includes the delivery of training. * Must ensure that the Company is represented professionally to outside agencies and within the local community and contribute towards the development of the Company. Requirements * You must be committed to making a real difference to the lives of the young people in our care and to working to a high standard of professional practice with a non-judgmental and get up and go positive attitude taking into account the views of the young people’s views, wishes and feelings. * Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Children’s Home legislation and inspection requirements for Ofsted and a thorough knowledge of child protection/safeguarding procedures and protocols. * You must have a recognised social work qualification i.e. QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People) and QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent. * A minimum of 2 years’ previous experience within the last 5 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and, for at least 1 year, requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role. * Must be licensed to drive a manual gear car and have use of own car with business insurance (proof will need to be supplied as part of onboarding) and be able to undertake on-call duties (on average 2 on call duties a month). Benefits * 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) * Occupancy and Ofsted report bonus * £2000 car allowance * Non-contributory pension (9% Employer contribution) and company sick pay after 6 month probation * On call payments- £10 per day weekday and £50 for weekend * Enhanced sick pay - 5 days full sick pay If you believe you are suitable for this role then don’t waste time and APPLY today to avoid disappointment