Our client is an established social care provider, who are now in the process of launching a 2nd Children's Care Home and are looking to recruit a Residential Registered Manager for their new 3 bed children’s home based in Hayes.
Job Purpose
To lead and manage the children’s home consistent with the approach and ethos of the organisation, delivering outcomes and high-quality care as set out in the home’s statement of purpose.
Service Description
Managing the residential home on a day-to-day basis, ensuring it is compliant in meeting all relevant legislative and contractual requirements, including the health and educational needs of young people. The role of a Residential Manager is the person with overall responsibility of the Children’s Home and is accountable for the delivery of a high quality of service provision, incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in their care in order for them to achieve a secure base. Supporting, leading and managing a team of staff who will provide protection and support the children with their psychological, emotional & social development.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services; or equivalent; or a preparedness to work towards the same.
Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.
Experience
2 years’ experience working with children in the last 5 years and at least 1 year at senior level.
Supervision or management experience.
Working with children, young people and their families.
Work in a residential setting.
Inter-agency work.
This is an ideal opportunity for a progressive Residential Manager or Deputy Manager looking to move into their first Residential Management appointment.