Residential Children's Home Manager

Sanctuary Personnel; Croydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Croydon, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England
SG8

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Residential Children's Home Manager to work full time based in Croydon.

The salary for this permanent Residential Children's Home Manager job is up to £60,000.

Main Duties:

1. Lead and manage the children's home, ensuring exceptional care and support for young individuals in residence.
2. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and adherence to regulatory standards, including The Children's Homes Regulations, Children Act, and company policies.
3. Uphold and promote the wellbeing of the young residents while fostering a therapeutic environment to aid their recovery from adverse life experiences.
4. Oversee the home's staff team, guiding and facilitating their growth and development.
5. Work collaboratively with external agencies, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and commissioners' specifications.
6. Contribute actively to strategic planning and development within the organization, offering support to other service areas when necessary.
7. Maintain optimal occupancy levels aligned with both business needs and the requirements of the young people in placement.

Requirements of this job:

1. Essential qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
2. Desirable qualification: Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare.
3. Minimum of 2 years' experience in children's residential care.
4. Ability to show leadership skills.
5. Experience of managing budgets.
6. Direct involvement in Ofsted inspections.

Contact:

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