Job Description
Registered Manager Residential Children's Home - Croydon
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000pa
Location: Croydon CR2
Hours: Full time.
Benefits:
* 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
* Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
* Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Barker Ross is looking for an experienced Children's Residential Home manager to help set up a new 2 bed children's home for our client. The children and young people are aged between 10 - 17 years old and have experience of EBD.
The successful candidate will implement policies and procedures. Using your experience, you will set high standards and make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build and manage the day-to-day operations of our brand-new children's home, ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards.
* Recruit, train, and mentor a dedicated team, fostering a commitment to the highest standards of care.
* Collaborate with external agencies to provide comprehensive support and programs for the children and young people.
* Drive continuous improvement through evaluation and quality assurance processes.
* Build effective partnerships with families, guardians, and external professionals to ensure holistic care and support.
* On call duties.
Requirements:
* QCF Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* Proven experience in a regulated children's setting with an Ofsted rating of 'Good' or higher.
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in residential childcare, with a focus on setting and maintaining high standards.
* Excellent leadership and managerial skills.
* Understanding of the needs and challenges of children and young people with complex needs.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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