Job Description
Children's Home Registered ManagerSalary: £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)Work with us at SWAAY to re-parent neglected children, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whilst we support you to achieve yours! Be apart of our community at Swaay!We are looking for a dedicated Children's Home Registered Manager to create an environment that provides a combination of effective safeguarding, support to our young people and leadership of our residential team within our 4-bed home!As a Children's Home Registered Manager at SWAAY, you will understand how to make a house a home, leading by example to create and maintain a nurturing and inclusive home environment for our vulnerable young people to thrive and reach their full potential.For over 30 years, SWAAY have been committed to providing specialised, high-quality residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 with developmental trauma who have displayed sexually harmful behaviour. We work to reduce the risk our young people pose, meet their complex needs and help them to manage their physical and behavioural difficulties, so they can leave their past traumas behind, build healthy relationships and lead responsible and rewarding adult lives.This role involves leading excellent standards of individualised care, meeting the emotional, physical and developmental needs of the young people in the home, as well as guiding and developing the staff working in the home.Your responsibilities include:Managing the day to day running of the home including staffing, weekly budgets, resourcesPromoting the ethos of openness and equality of communicationUsing the principles of Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PACE) to provide the young people with attachment securityOverseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of placement plans and risk assessments, maintaining accurate records within the house in line with legislation and company policiesLiaising with families and external agenciesProviding staff supervision and training, as well as performance management and supportLeading, guiding and motivating team membersTaking part in recruitment and selection processesSupporting the Therapy and Education programmesOn Call dutiesWhat do we offer?Fully funded NVQ Level 5 Diploma (if not already achieved)Ongoing training opportunities and qualifications supporting your career aspirationsGuided support from our Head of Residential ServicesBlue Light Discount providing offers with retail, hospitality and moreWellness ProgrammeCycle to Work Scheme24/7 Confidential Employee AssistanceRegular supervisionsLength of Service BonusPension ContributionsAnnual LeaveDeath in Service ProgrammeEnhanced DBS Cost Coverage£750 Employee Referral BonusTo be a successful Home Manager at SWAAY, you will have:Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a Degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification)Achieved or be working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Management in Residential ChildcareAt least 2 years experience working with children/young people preferably with emotional or behavioural difficulties/disrupted attachmentsExperience in a managerial role within a residential settingKnowledge of The Childrens Home (England) Regulations 2015 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018Ability to uphold clear and consistent boundariesLocation: BracknellHours: 37.5 hours per weekFor more information about this position, please contact Summer WhittakerSWAAY is committed to safeguarding children.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.TPBN1_UKTJ