Job Description

Pinewood Housing

is seeking a

Dual Registered Responsible Individual

to oversee our two children's homes in

Wallington and Wimbledon

.

About Pinewood:

Pinewood is a growing residential care provider dedicated to supporting children and young people with emotional behavior disorders (EBD) and mild learning disabilities. Our homes offer a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop essential life skills.

Role Overview:

As the Responsible Individual, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance. Your responsibilities will include:

Leadership and Management:

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of both homes, including staff management, training, and development.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensuring adherence to Ofsted regulations and other relevant standards.

Quality Assurance:

Implementing systems to monitor and improve the quality of care provided.

Safeguarding:

Developing and implementing robust safeguarding policies and procedures.

Operational Management:

Optimizing operational processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Building strong relationships with families, external agencies, and other stakeholders.

Support for Registered Manager:

Working 1-2 days per week to support our Registered Manager in various aspects of their role.

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual with a strong commitment to child welfare. The ideal candidate will have:

A dual registration as a Responsible Individual for two children's homes. Proven experience in managing residential care settings. A deep understanding of EBD and mild learning disabilities. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. A passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional development Supportive and collaborative work environment
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your CV and a covering letter ASAP

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 35.00-45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Experience:

Setting up a new home: 1 year (required) Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and car (preferred) NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management (preferred)
Work Location: In person