Job Description

Protea Care Ltd is committed to and passionate about, supporting each young person's right to quality care in order to cultivate bright futures. We aim to be champions of young people inspiring them to want to achieve a future of greater happiness and fulfilment. Our overall mission is to provide a home where we support and encourage young people to be healthier, happier individuals who feel confident and stable going into the next chapter of their lives.

Compassionate and collaborative leadership team:

A family orientated company who understand that the only way we can achieve our mission is by employing staff who share our goals and vision. We value the concept of a team and will support you to feel included and empower you to bring your unique perspective and personality to your role.

We accept that the job we ask our staff to do is challenging, both physically and emotionally, and we believe that you deserve the same care and consideration that we give our young people.

Growth Opportunities and Autonomy:

With 6 successful and stable homes currently in operation (all boasting 'Good' Ofsted ratings) we are expanding our reach and are thrilled to announce the opening of 2 brand new homes in Woolsthorpe, Grantham. Grab this opportunity to put your own ideas and mark into practice and play a key role in shaping the future of these wonderful provisions.

Be instrumental in delivering our long-term strategy and our drive to transform the lives of our children and young people and embrace the challenge, with the support of our RI, of taking on the registration of the home/s.

Quality and Purposeful Environments:

Work in homes which offer beautiful working environments with the very best purpose-built facilities and amenities. The leadership team spare no expense in decorating and furnishing our homes. Both homes will be mixed sexed homes, dealing with EBD and SEMH.

Comprehensive Training

: We offer comprehensive training and opportunities for personal development in line with your own agreed Personal Development Plan. We will support you in obtaining (and fund) your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management.

Comprehensive Support:

Enjoy personable interactions with the Directors and a highly experienced RI, who will personally visit you and the home at least fortnightly and conduct monthly supervisions.
Together, you and the RI will take responsibility for the referral and matching process to ensure that the type of YP's we place in our homes are those that you can get real positive outcomes with.
Our HR and onboarding teams take on the responsibility of arranging recruitment interviews and undertaking all schedule 2 recruitment checks.
Homes' maintenance is covered by our inhouse maintenance support team.
Our IT systems and use of ClearCare drastically reduces paperwork and enables easier more streamlined and triangulated oversight of YP files etc.

Competitive Salary

: our salary offer is between 48K and 50K (inclusive of achievable and transparent KPI incentives).

Who You Are

A proven leader in children's residential care, with a track record of positively impacting young lives. Relevant qualifications and experience that enables you to take up the role of a Registered Manager and be able to demonstrate an excellent ability to lead and develop your staff team. At least 2 years experience working either as a Children's Home Registered Manager or as a Children's Home Deputy Manager in a Children's Home. Qualified with NVQ 3/Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Level 5 Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services, or equivalent (preferred). Full UK Driving Licence. Strong and energetic leader. Computer literate. You will have substantial experience and skills in:
- Exceptional communication skills to enable effective relationships with a range of other
professionals.
- Ofsted regulations and legislation.

- Managing and Supervising a staff team.
- Effective budget management.

Unlock Additional Rewards:

Welcome bonus of 2,500.

Company Pension. Ofsted Bonuses: Achieve excellence and reap the rewards - Excellent bonuses for a Good and Outstanding rating. Occupancy Bonus: Enhance your earnings with further bonuses based on occupancy. Be paid for any shifts or sleeps you do. Referral Bonuses

:

Earn 500 for successful referrals (RSW's - DM's). Private Healthcare Contribution: Stay healthy, stay happy - we've got you covered. Wellness bonus. Birthday bonus / voucher. On-Call Rota: Work in collaboration with other home Managers and deputies on a well-structured on-call rota. Formal Start Date for RM Role: Dive into your new role with confidence. Fully funded, continuous training opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 48,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

as a Children's Home Registered Manager: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) NVQ 3/Level 3 Diploma in Childcare (required) Level 5 Leadership for Children and Young People's Services (preferred)
Work Location: In person