Residential Children's Home Manager
An exceptional new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Manager - Children's Home to manage a children’s residential home based in Bristol. You will join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
This is a fantastic care provider dedicated to supporting children and young people who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, providing a safe and supportive environment
As the Manager your key responsibilities include:
Lead and manage a 3-bed children’s home in Bristol, ensuring that children receive high-quality, individualised care and support Be accountable for the safe, effective and efficient running of the home, including leadership, administration, compliance and wider operational responsibilities Ensure care planning, reports, records and monitoring systems are completed to a high standard and within required timescales Lead, motivate, support and develop a committed staff team, promoting an open, reflective and enthusiastic culture Ensure the home meets regulatory requirements, including Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding expectations and Ofsted inspection standards Represent Headway Adolescent Resources professionally with external agencies, families, placing authorities and the local community
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
A thorough knowledge of Children’s Homes legislation, Ofsted inspection requirements, child protection and safeguarding procedures A Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent Either have attained a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or be willing to complete this A minimum of two years’ experience within the last five years in a role relevant to the residential care of children At least one year’s experience supervising and managing staff working in a care role A full manual driving licence, access to your own car, business insurance, and the ability to undertake on-call duties, currently averaging around two on-call duties per month
The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £46,202.89 - £53,402.89 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
£2,000 car allowance Occupancy bonus: £175 per child after the first child. For example, a 3-bed home may attract two payments of £175, equating to £350 per month Ofsted performance bonuses: £500 for a Good report and £1,000 for an Outstanding report On-call payments: £10 per day Monday to Friday and £50 per day on Saturday and Sunday 22 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays Non-contributory pension with a 9% employer contribution Company sick pay after successful completion of probation Enhanced sick pay of five days’ full sick pay Ongoing support, training and development to help you lead the home effectively and continue your professional development
Reference ID: 7414
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV