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Want to make an outstanding difference to the lives of vulnerable young people?
Join us at SWAAY to re-parent traumatised and abused children, who have displayed harmful sexual behaviours, supporting them to achieve their aspirations whilst we support you to achieve yours
Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
37.5 hours per week
We are looking for an experienced Registered Home Manager to be the heart of our 4-bed home in Bracknell, ensuring that every decision puts the young people first. As a Registered Home Manager at SWAAY, you will lead by example and empower your team to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for our young people to thrive and reach their full potential. You will understand how to make a house a home whilst leading excellent standards of individualised care, meeting the emotional, physical and developmental needs of the young people and guiding and developing the staff team.
If you are an experienced Registered Home Manager or Deputy Manager looking for the next step in your career, we want to hear from you
At SWAAY, we don't just provide residential care – we create homes where children feel safe and valued, providing them with the stability, care and opportunities they deserve. We are proud of our child-centred approach, commitment to trauma-informed practice and drive to achieve the best possible outcomes for every young person.
For over 30 years, we have been committed to providing specialised, high-quality residential care, education and therapy for young males, aged 11-18 with developmental trauma who have displayed sexually harmful behaviour. We work to reduce the risk our young people pose, meet their complex needs and help them to manage their physical and behavioural difficulties, so they can leave their past traumas behind, build healthy relationships and lead responsible and rewarding adult lives.
As a Registered Home Manager, your responsibilities include:
* Managing the day to day running of the home – including staff rotas, budgets and resources
* Promoting the ethos of openness and equality of communication
* Overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of placement plans and risk assessments, maintaining accurate records within the house in line with legislation and company policies
* Lead, guide and motivate the staff team – including providing supervision and performance management
To be a successful Registered Home Manager, you will have:
* Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent e.g. Degree in Social Work)
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards)
* Good knowledge of The Children's Homes Regulations, Working Together to Safeguard Children and Ofsted Quality Standards
* Experience within a managerial role in a residential setting
* Previous experience working with young people – preferably with emotional or behavioural difficulties/disrupted attachments
What do we offer?
* Ongoing training and development opportunities to support career aspirations, including Attachment Informed Approaches (Dyadic Developmental Practice - DDP).
* 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme, with access to support and guidance in many areas including home life, health/lifestyle and legal support
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Death in Service Scheme
* 33 days annual leave
* Blue Light Discount providing offers in retail, hospitality and more
* Length of Service Bonus
* £750 Employee Referral Bonus
For more information about this position, please contact Amy George at
SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
Our success is built on those who work with us SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness. SWAAY have a zero tolerance to any form of discrimination and harassment.