Residential Children’s Home Manager Reference ID: 7414 Day Shifts Full Time Permanent NEW

An exceptional new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Manager – Children’s Home to manage a children’s residential home based in Bristol. You will join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

This is a fantastic care provider dedicated to supporting children and young people who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, providing a safe and supportive environment

As the Manager your key responsibilities include:

·         Lead and manage a 3-bed children’s home in Bristol, ensuring that children receive high-quality, individualised care and support

·         Be accountable for the safe, effective and efficient running of the home, including leadership, administration, compliance and wider operational responsibilities

·         Ensure care planning, reports, records and monitoring systems are completed to a high standard and within required timescales

·         Lead, motivate, support and develop a committed staff team, promoting an open, reflective and enthusiastic culture

·         Ensure the home meets regulatory requirements, including Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding expectations and Ofsted inspection standards

·         Represent Headway Adolescent Resources professionally with external agencies, families, placing authorities and the local community

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

·         A thorough knowledge of Children’s Homes legislation, Ofsted inspection requirements, child protection and safeguarding procedures

·         A Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent

·         Either have attained a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or be willing to complete this

·         A minimum of two years’ experience within the last five years in a role relevant to the residential care of children

·         At least one year’s experience supervising and managing staff working in a care role

·         A full manual driving licence, access to your own car, business insurance, and the ability to undertake on-call duties, currently averaging around two on-call duties per month

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £46,202.89 – £53,402.89 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

·         £2,000 car allowance

·         Occupancy bonus: £175 per child after the first child. For example, a 3-bed home may attract two payments of £175, equating to £350 per month

·         Ofsted performance bonuses: £500 for a Good report and £1,000 for an Outstanding report

·         On-call payments: £10 per day Monday to Friday and £50 per day on Saturday and Sunday

·         22 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays

·         Non-contributory pension with a 9% employer contribution

·         Company sick pay after successful completion of probation

·         Enhanced sick pay of five days’ full sick pay

·         Ongoing support, training and development to help you lead the home effectively and continue your professional development

Reference ID: 7414

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk