Children's Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Children's Home Manager - Large Provider
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £60,000 + £5,000 Bonus

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join my client as a Registered Manager in Birmingham and make a lasting impact on young people as part of our specialist EBD services.

About Us

My client is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our children's residential homes across the UK. They are a family, and they work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day.

What's on Offer

1. Entry salary up to £60,000 per annum DOE.
2. £5,000 Annual quality and commercial bonus.
3. As a member of the CareTech leadership team, you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long-term success of the Company.
4. Comprehensive Induction to set you up for success.
5. Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy.
6. Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:

• Employee Assistance Service
• Wellbeing Programme
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Cycle to work
• Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
• Long Service Awards

Responsibilities

1. Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
2. Develop a great team: Work with the recruitment teams to bring in the right people for your home and retain a strong team.
3. Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive.
4. Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan.
5. Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards.
6. Handle Complaints and Concerns: Address any complaints or child protection concerns.
7. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
8. Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings.
9. Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children are cared for at the best possible standard.
10. Effective Commercial Management: Manage your home aligned to budget expectations.

Essential Requirements and Experience

1. Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people in care.
2. Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
3. Qualifications: Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential; Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred.
4. Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
5. Skills: Efficient in planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
6. Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication.
7. Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioral, emotional, and social difficulties.
8. Driving License: Full UK required.

If you feel you are suitable for this role, please send your CV over to Ben @ [e-mail]