Job Description

This is a new children's home, so your initial focus will be on completing the registration requirements for our Ofsted Application.

We offer the opportunity to contribute dynamism and creativity to delivering the home's ethos and practice.

You should have recent experience managing Ofsted, or CQC-regulated children's homes or other social care services within a residential environment. Ideally you would have previously been registered with Ofsted. However, a strong CV from a deputy-type role will be considered for applicants looking for their first registered managerial role. We seek experience supporting children/young people with mental disabilities within a residential environment.

Ideally, you will have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent, or a Level 3, but you are working or willing to work towards Level 5.

The working pattern is standard, 08:00 -17.00 weekdays, but can be variable depending on the service's needs. There is also an on-call requirement; however, this is undertaken on a shared rota basis.

Non-exhaustive general duties would include:

Overall responsibility for the general management of the home and all staff, delegating effectively and appropriately to deliver policies, processes, and good practices.

Ensuring the Home complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, including the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards for Children's Homes, and the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF).

Supporting the Responsible Individual in management and monitoring of expenditures to remain within budgets

Ensuring the service Workforce Development Plan is dynamic.

Overseeing that up-to-date risk assessments are in place to protect children and staff under organizational policies.

The personal characteristics we are looking for include the following:

A positive approach to problem solving

Being reflective and analytical in making recommendations for improvements

Accountability

Personal resilience

Shortlisting will be based on the quality of the applicants' applications and CVs. Interviews are estimated to be around February.

What we offer:

Competitive salary

The opportunity to increase your holiday allowance throughout your career

Investment in your professional career development

28 Days Annual Leave entitlement

How to apply:

Please submit your full CV with any gaps in employment briefly explained.

The successful candidate (only) will be asked to complete an application form to follow Safer Recruitment Guidelines. Additionally, the successful applicant can only be appointed via a satisfactory DBS check via the Update Service or a new DBS certificate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability
Work Location: In person