Job Description

Registered Manager (OFSTED, children's home)

Bournemouth area

Salary 55,000 per annum (basic)

Joining bonus up to 10,000 (paid over first year)

Performance bonuses up to 15,000 per annum

40 hours per week, mainly Monday to Friday, with additional weekend and 'on call' responsibilities on the roster

Why join us?

Established and expanding company with long-term job security Competitive salary, annually reviewed Generous bonuses - we offer a 10,000 joining and retention bonus to welcome and reward you, PLUS an annual performance related bonus of up to 15,000 25 days holiday, plus Bank holidays Long-service awards up to 2000 Employee Assistance Programme Continued professional development, investment in your career and progression opportunities Specialist support from our own qualified child and adolescent therapist Company funded Blue Light Card

About the role

Due to internal movement and promotion opportunities, Beaufort Education & Care are delighted to advertise a fantastic opportunity for an

Ofsted

Registered Manager

to join the team, taking responsibility for a 3-bedded children's home in the Bournemouth area.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the main responsibilities of the Ofsted Registered Manager include:

In line with Ofsted regulations and other legislation, you will lead a Residential Children's Home, ensuring the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the procedures, policies and the Statement of Purpose for the home To ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and welfare of children, creating an environment where individuals are heard, respected and valued Support continual assessment of the needs of the children to identify and prepare specific development plans to ensure the most appropriate service provision Deliver comprehensive training and development programmes to enable your team to have all the necessary skills and levels of expertise to meet the needs of the children Develop appropriate relationships with and between staff, children, external agencies and other stakeholders Actively co-ordinate the service provision, becoming the focal point for support, advice and coaching to the team within the home Promote 'best practice' in trauma-informed care and the therapeutic relationships between staff, children and their families, encouraging the children's involvement and participation in the day-to-day life of the home To work in collaboration with other Managers as part of the Management Team and work effectively in partnership with referrals, Placing Authorities and the Local Authority Recruit new team members in line with Safer Recruitment protocols Lead on team and HR matters in accordance with policy and employment law

About you

Our new Registered Manager will have at least two years proven managerial / supervisory experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children and children's homes;

knowledge in this sector is essential

You will demonstrate experience in the supervision and management of a team of childcare practitioners You will be an exceptional role-model to your team, demonstrating a professional approach, positive behaviours and attitude The successful applicant must hold a minimum Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner (or equivalent qualification) Preferably hold (or working towards) a Level 5 in Leadership and Management Must hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle The successful candidate will undertake a 'fit persons' interview with our regulator, Ofsted

More about us

We are Beaufort Education & Care, a long-established, high quality provider of residential childcare for ages 06-18 years old. We pride ourselves on providing a caring, supportive, environment where every child can thrive.

Our services are based on a 'trauma informed' therapeutic approach to child centred care with the focus on the individual needs and preferences of each child. We specialise in supporting children through the emotional and behavioural difficulties that stem from lived experiences of trauma and abuse. Our priority is to ensure that our children and young people feel safe, secure, happy and able to achieve their best.

Our Head Office is based in Ringwood, and we are currently expanding our portfolio of children's homes, providing excellent opportunities for career growth across the business.

Safer recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the children we care for, creating a setting in which everyone feels welcome and safe.

Successful candidates are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records, safeguarding/barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing, eligibility to work in the UK and identification checks.

Safeguarding at Beaufort Care Group is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

Equal Opportunities

Beaufort Care Group Ltd supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply to the Companies EO Policy and Guide to Equality document.

Candidates must be within commutable distance and must have the right to live and work in the UK. If this criteria is not met, your application will not be considered.

Due to the number of applications that we receive, only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 55,000.00-80,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Are you qualified to Level 5 in Leadership & Management? Do you have experience and knowledge of Ofsted regulations within a residential childcare setting?
Experience:

residential childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person