Children's Home Registered Manager

Polaris Community; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 66,000

Job description

Salary: Base salary £55,000 with the potential to earn up to £65,200 through bonuses

Area Camden are an Outstanding/ Good Ofsted provider across the group and we are now looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, dedicated, professional Registered Manager to join and run one of our ‘Outstanding’ 6 bed children’s home in London. We are seeking someone with a minimum of 2-3 years’ management experience and experience of working with children aged 11-17 who have emotional and behaviour difficulties.

As a company we put our young people first and believe in providing a positive environment where they can grow to their full potential and so the right person would share our values and ethos. We work closely with other appropriate agencies and professionals and the quality and professionalism of our staff is therefore of paramount importance.

Main Purpose of Role:

Registered Managers are accountable for delivering high quality care to the children and young people resident within the home. This means that they are responsible for delivery of all care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home, and all day to day management matters. They will demonstrate the ability to build on the principles and practice standards expected at Area Camden and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of childcare standards at Area Camden.

Registered Managers are responsible for delivering childcare that is focussed on obtaining the best outcomes for each child and young person within the home. Consequently, they are expected to demonstrate practical leadership in childcare, as well as organise and support staff to provide the best possible care for each young person. This involves being personally available, as well as the supervision and mentoring of staff, organisation of work patterns, and facilitation of care focussed training, and accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home.

The ideal candidate would have an NVQ level 5 in Management and a minimum NVQ level 3 Caring for Children and Young People. Experience of managing staff, excellent written and verbal communication skills and leadership skills are essential qualities. Knowledge of the Children’s Act 1989 and Care Standards Act 2000 relating to Children’s Homes Regulations is required along with safeguarding procedures.

While the home manager is employed for 40 per week, they are expected to arrange their own work rota which may involve evening, weekend and night shifts duties. The home manager is wholly responsible for ensuring an appropriate staff presence to meet the childcare needs of the children and young people in the home.

Benefits:

• The post is subject to a six month probationary period.
• Annual leave is 32 days per annum this includes Bank Holidays, in the first three years this will increase to an additional day for the first three years.
• The company has a government workplace pension scheme which can be joined following successful completion of probation period.
• A mobile phone is available.
• A laptop.
• Ofsted Bonuses- £3000 for an Outstanding report, £1500 for a Good report.
• Full Occupancy Bonus- £600 per month.
• A company car or a travel allowance of £3000.
• The post is subject to three months’ notice on either side other than for disciplinary or malpractice issues.
• Local parking permit.
• The successful candidate will need to be approved by the appropriate statutory body. Ofsted Person Specification – Registered Manager.

If you feel you have the level of desired commitment, passion, experience, qualifications and you can match all of the criteria for the post, please apply by submitting your CV and intent of interest to us.

Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.