We are seeking to recruit a full-time, home manager with excellent leadership skills, and have knowledge and understanding of the Children's home regulations and care standards and takes a positive and committed approach in developing the team to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people aged 8 - 17 years.
As the Home Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day running of the Children's Home, in line with Children Homes Regulations including the expectations and standards as set out in the home's Statement of Purpose and Ofsted promoting the safeguarding of young people's welfare and ensuring compliance and to participate in the on-call roster in support of the Children's Home.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
1. Manage the residential home on a day-to-day basis ensuring it is compliant in meeting all relevant legislative and contractual requirements, including the health and educational needs of young people and liaise with the Responsible Individual with regards to any possible non-compliance.
2. To hold responsibility as the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and the person appointed to take lead responsibility for child protection issues in the home.
3. Liaise with other departments and external agencies, in line with Regulation 5 of the children's homes regulations to ensure that the young people receive appropriate plans, programs, and support in the home to bridge them i...