Children's Residential Home Manager

Atlantic Resource; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Job description

Our client integrates residential care and a therapeutic environment for children. We prioritise a person-centered, non-judgmental approach where every individual is valued and every effort is made to meet their needs and aspirations. They are looking for a dedicated Registered Children's Home Manager who shares our values to help us fulfil our mission.

Role Description:

This is a full-time on-site role as a Registered Care Manager located in Cowbridge. In your new role, you will be responsible for leading a team of staff and overseeing the day-to-day running of our 4 bedded Children's home supporting Young People with Emotional & Behavioural Disorders. This includes maintaining a high standard of care, ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to, and upholding CIW regulations. You will also work closely with children, their families, and other professionals to provide a nurturing, safe environment for our children.

Qualifications:

• Have level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services or working towards this qualification.
• Minimum two years experience of supervising and managing staff.
• Experience of working within a residential setting.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Passion for helping children and young people achieve their potential and ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work flexible hours and participate in an on-call rota as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of relevant childcare legislation.
• Be prepared to undertake mandatory training.
• Be committed to promoting anti-discriminatory practice and setting good examples of practice within the workplace.
• Attend reviews and care-planning meetings.

In return for your Skills and Expertise as a Registered Care Manager, you will receive:

• Opportunities for career progression upon completion of appropriate qualifications.
• The opportunity to access Trauma Recovery Model training and work within a TRM setting.
• 28 days annual leave per year, plus up to 5 days additional leave for continued service.
• Paid Induction Training Programme, DBS and Social Care Wales registration fee.
• An employee referral bonus scheme, earn GBP1000 for Registered Managers and GBP500 for all roles up to Deputy Manager per referral on completion of their probationary period.
• 45p per mile mileage allowance working outside of your allocated home.
• Paid training for nationally recognised Health and Social Care Qualifications.
• Company pension scheme.
• Your Birthday Day off!
• Discretionary bonuses at Christmas.
• Earn double rate of pay for sleep ins worked on selected dates over the Christmas and Easter period.

Our client has been awarded Tier 1 status on the South and Mid Wales 4 C s Framework: a partnership of authorities across Wales who work together to improve outcomes for vulnerable Children & Young People and achieve value for money through working together collaboratively.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• QCF Level 5 in Leadership & Management (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person