Description
Children's Home Manager
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000
Location: Doncaster
Property: 2-bed house
This provider is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Children's Home Manager to lead a small, specialized care service in Rotherham. This challenging yet rewarding role involves supporting children and young people with complex needs and behaviours, offering a competitive salary range of £45,000 to £60,000.
The home is based in Doncaster a large town and metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England, known for its historic racecourse and aviation history. Doncaster has excellent transport links, including a major railway station, a regional airport, and connections to the national motorway network.
As the Children's Home Manager, you will be responsible for:
•Establishing and developing a new, innovative children's residential service
•Managing and fostering a cohesive, high-performing staff team
•Setting and reviewing ambitious targets and objectives for the care team
•Promoting collaborative, partnership-based practices with young people and their families
•Ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and well-being for the children in placement
The ideal candidate will possess:
•Minimum of 2 years' experience in staff supervision and management
•At least 2 years' relevant experience in residential childcare, preferably as a Deputy Manager
•Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
•Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare
•Full clean driving license
•Proven ability to provide consistent, nurturing care and support to young people
•Experience working with children displaying challenging behaviours
•Flexibility to cover shifts as needed
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package including:
•Competitive salary of £50,000 to £65,000 per annum
•£5,000 welcome bonus
•10% annual bonus
•Casual dress code
•Company events and social activities
•Generous pension scheme
•28 days annual leave
•Opportunities for career development and progression
•Attendance and Ofsted performance bonuses
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people within an established, expanding organization.
To apply, please contact Tom at 01904 570050 or click the 'Apply' button.
