Job Introduction
We have an exciting new vacancy for a dedicated Homes Manager to come and join us at our Children’s Residential Home in Lincoln.
About the Role
Our aim is to achieve family reunification or move back to foster care. As the Registered Manager, you will go above and beyond in ensuring that the children you and your team look after are nurtured, praised, and understood. This results in our children thriving; from their starting points, the children in our care are making exceptional progress. The ideal candidate for this role will be resilient and have a passion for what you do on a day-to-day basis; able to take accountability and responsibility for the service, always ensuring the best possible service for those living and working within it. You would join a larger management team where peer support and guidance is provided, and you will be supported by a Service Lead to assist with the demands of the role.
About the Home
Robin House is a therapeutic Children's Home for 4 children aged between 6 to 15 years of age. The Manager and team work closely with the Clinical Psychologist and complex needs team link workers, providing excellent in-house care and support for children and young people who have diverse needs as a result of their early experiences. We endeavour to create a homely environment that exceeds the needs of children and young people in our care, enabling them to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives. The model of care in our home combines trauma-informed practice with social pedagogy, attachment theory, and therapeutic care models to give our children the high level of care they need and deserve. Our caring staff work alongside Complex Needs Mental Health Link Workers and other health professionals to develop individual, personalised therapeutic care plans that you will help develop and support. Seeing children achieve positive outcomes is by far the best thing.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
1. a proven track record of effective and engaging leadership not only with a team of residential care officers but also with stakeholders, statutory agencies, and external multidisciplinary teams
2. at least two years management experience within children's services
3. a QCF level 5 in Leadership and Management or equivalent qualifications, or be willing to work towards this
4. able to work with Ofsted to ensure the service meets Children's Homes Regulations including Quality Care Standards
5. you will be passionate about supporting and developing staff and ensuring the home remains a part of the community
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary, we are offering:
* A contributory pension
* Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
* Flexible working policies
* Career progression opportunities
* A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits - Lincolnshire County Council
For an open and informal discussion regarding these roles, please contact Katie Sansom, by emailing katie.sansom@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Maria Cowen, by emailing maria.cowan@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications close on 27th April 2025.
We wish you the best of luck with your application!
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion, we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies, and under such circumstances, we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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