Registered Children's Home Manager

Registered Children's Home Manager Location: Shrewsbury, England. Sector: Social Care. Salary: £50,000.00 to £64,000.00 per annum. About the Company: I’m delighted to be supporting this fantastic and well‑established Children’s Home, who are a well‑respected and independent social care organisation, in their search for a passionate Registered Manager. This Children’s Home has been established since 2006 and is recognised for the exceptional care they provide to children and young people across their residential and supported living services. Their commitment to quality is reflected in the fact that 50% of their Residential Homes are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Children’s Home Essential Job Requirements Provide a safe environment for the young people in our care Good communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships with young people, colleagues and professionals Be a good team player to provide a high level of care and achieve positive outcomes Encourage the young people to be motivated and take part in activities, education and extracurricular activities Experience of and ability to lead staff teams to provide a high level of care within a residential childcare setting Have a knowledge of child development and appreciation of the needs of children and young people Have attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork, keeping this up to date and organized for the manager’s review Be able to adapt working practice to the ethos of the home Have resilience, motivation and determination Can adapt to challenging and changing situations Be inclusive to all children & young people Diploma Level 3 qualified in Children and Young Person’s Workforce or equivalent Have 3 years’ work experience working with Children and Young People within a residential environment including 2 years at senior level Experience of Ofsted Inspections Experience of attending professionals meetings and working contributively with the professional network Experience of attending formal meetings and preparing formal reports Up to date knowledge of the current legislation governing the sector Have an understanding and can demonstrate confidentiality Strong knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 including the Standards for residential children’s homes Physical activities with the children and young people Demonstrate a commitment to personal development and acquisition of professional skills and further qualifications Be flexible and able to undertake shift work including weekends and sleep‑ins Ability to participate in ‘On‑Call‑Manager’ rota and take calls out of hours Safe holding and physical intervention Be confident in using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word Apply for enhanced DBS disclosure and if applicable, overseas criminal records checks Full UK driving licence Children Home Manager Desirable Attributes Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or Level 4 Registered Manager Award, or equivalent Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to young people Experience in a therapeutic setting Proven Ofsted inspection history Proven success in development of teams and individuals Experience Senior Management experience i.e. Deputy Childcare Manager: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification Full UK Driving License (required) Benefits Pension Auto‑enrolment scheme Pay Care Scheme funded by the company which gives cash back for medical costs Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone advice line available 24/7 365 days a year Perk Box, discounts or free offers on hundreds of well‑known high‑street and online brands Support for continued professional development such as funding for Level 5 in Leadership and Management, including fast‑tracked level 5 funded by the organisation Refer a Friend Scheme bonus for you and your recommended candidate DBS check paid for, and reimbursement of the cost for the update service each year Reimbursement of your Social Care Wales registration costs each year Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental package Ability to pick up overtime on shift if you wish to #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Recruit Network