Description
Children's Home Manager
£45,000 - £50,000
5 bed
Stockton on Tees
This provider is seeking a visionary leader to deliver outstanding care and enhance the life prospects of young people. They are looking for someone with a proven track record in Children's Services, who excels at building exceptional teams and quality systems. This organization is dedicated to providing a robust support structure to ensure your success and uphold the achievements you and your team will accomplish for the benefit of the youth in your care.
Stockton-on-Tees, a market town known for its rich industrial heritage and the historic Stockton and Darlington Railway, offers excellent transport links, with easy access to major roads (A19 and A66) and regional rail connections.
As a Registered Manager of this Ofsted-rated GOOD home, you will:
•Create tailored care plans for each young person, addressing their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
•Collaborate with recruitment to hire, induct, and develop a dedicated team, ensuring consistency for the young people.
•Develop systems to involve young people in decisions about their care.
•Assign Key Workers to implement childcare plans.
•Set and monitor high-quality care standards in line with National Minimum Standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose.
•Address complaints and child protection concerns promptly.
•Work with parents, carers, and professionals to ensure the welfare of young people.
•Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings.
•Ensure children receive the highest standard of care.
Additional Benefits:
•Competitive pay and pension scheme
•Employee Assistance Service
•Wellbeing Programme
•Recommend a Friend scheme
•Cycle to work, dental, and car leasing schemes
•Team Rewards, including discounts at restaurants and family days out
•Long Service Awards
Essential Requirements:
•At least 2 years in residential child care, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
•Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to begin within 6 months.
•Familiarity with The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
•Strong leadership, planning, organizing, and budget management.
•Confident in both written and verbal communication.
•Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.
•Full UK driving license required.
This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team while playing a key role in a ground-breaking collaboration to improve the lives of young people in care.
