Children's Home Manager
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: Darwen
Are you an experienced Children's Home Manager seeking a rewarding career opportunity? We're excited to offer you the chance to lead and nurture a brand-new children's home in Darwen, supporting 2 children. Your dedication to delivering exceptional childcare and ensuring precise placement matching will be essential, as we prioritize quality care over occupancy.
The home is based in Darwen, a town in Lancashire, England, known for its rich industrial history and scenic views of the West Pennine Moors. Darwen is well-connected by transport, with strong rail links to Manchester, Blackburn, and other nearby areas through Darwen railway station. It also benefits from bus services to surrounding towns and cities, while major road links include the M65 motorway, providing easy access to the wider region.
Bonuses and Benefits:
1. Annual leave - 28 days
2. Holiday Exchange Scheme
3. Team Bonus 5.5k for achieving Outstanding with Ofsted
4. Birthday Day Off (paid)
5. UK Health Care (Optical & Dental cashback)
6. Workplace Nursery Scheme benefit
7. Gym Benefit discount
8. Cycle to work scheme
9. 24/7 Counselling support helplines
10. Reward Scheme for employees
11. Use of company vehicles
12. 6 monthly Company Events
13. 95% Company contribution to recognised qualifications
14. Pension Scheme
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the smooth operation of the home, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies
2. Provide leadership and guidance to staff, maintaining the highest standards of care
3. Play an active role in recruiting and onboarding staff
4. Contribute to ongoing training and development to enhance team skills
Requirements:
1. Level 5 Diploma in Children's Residential Care
2. Experience managing residential children's homes
3. Ideally, registered with Ofsted and familiar with their regulations
4. Strong leadership and motivational skills for both staff and children
5. Proven experience in team management and supervision
If this sounds like the next opportunity for you please contact Tom @ Purosearch on 01904570050 OR Email a copy of your CV to t.halliday@purosearch.com
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