Job Description

Registered Children Home Manager

Children's Home - EBD -2 bed, (11-17 years)

Hitchin

Salary- 42,000 - 45,000

A Registered Manager vacancy has arisen at our Children's Home in Hitchin. The Home is supported by a Deputy Manager, two Team Leaders and a group of committed residential care staff. The Home has consistently been rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

You will be responsible for managing the home and supporting the staff to deliver the highest quality care to the children. You will be responsible for overall monitoring and quality improvement of the Home, bringing creative ideas and implementing them when needed. You will be committed to creating a therapeutic environment for the child with a happy, supported staff team. You will have budget responsibility, monitor thoroughly the Home and report to the Responsible Individual. You will be required to work with the Management Team at a strategic level.

We are committed to training and developing staff and you will be included in the ongoing PLACE training, which is the model used within our Homes. We offer further training for interests, that will aid your professional development and the home as a whole.

Essential Requirements:

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership Management

2 Years experience working with children in the last 5 years

Experience of managing a Children's Homes or at least 1 years' experience requiring supervising staff and managing in a residential setting.

Enthusiastic, committed and ambitious

Full driving licence

What you will receive:

Competitive pay 30 day's Annual leave plus Bank holidays Regular supervision, reviews of career and training needs/aspirations Bonus scheme Parking on sight Discounted stores (Blue Light) and gym membership Free counselling via BUPA for you and your household (16+) Support from an experienced Responsible Individual and Director An organisation that is committed to supporting their staff and providing a good work/home balance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 42,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Work from home
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare (required)
Work Location: In person