Children’s Home Registered Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for a Childrens Home Registered Manager to assist the Head of Service in achieving the aims and objectives outlined in the Statement of Purpose of the Childrens homes and addressing the wider needs of the site at Merida. This role involves managing a two-bedded home that caters to children aged 12 to 18 years who require additional support due to mental illness or concerns about their safety due to significant risks of self-injurious behaviours.

Main Duties of the Job

• Entry salary up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
• £10,000 welcome bonus paid on successful registration.
• Up to £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus.
• As a member of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company.

About Us

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our childrens residential homes across the UK. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family, where we work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
• Develop a great team: Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people.
• Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive.
• Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan.
• Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Homes Statement of Purpose.
• Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people.
• Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate.
• Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard.
• Effective Commercial Management of your home: Ensure you manage your home aligned to budget expectations.

Essential Requirements and Experience

• Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care.
• Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years. So can register with Ofsted.
• Qualifications: Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Child

Employer Details

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group
Newmarket, CB8 7LF

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