Dual Registered Manager for 2 Children's Homes in Herne Bay Kent CT6 - £80k
We are looking for a Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead our existing solo unit Children’s Home supporting 8-18 year olds with EBD and our new 3 bed children's home in Herne Bay Kent.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £80k plus bonuses
Relocation package considered.
Responsibilities:
1. Build strong relationships with Ofsted and authorities.
2. Manage the staff and resources of the Home, to provide a positive living experience for the resident young people.
3. Oversee, on a day-to-day basis, the care, safety and development of all residents, alongside the management, development and coordination of the home and its outreach work.
4. Ensure that the agreed rules, regulations and smooth running of the Homes are implemented.
5. Monitor and review the work practices of all staff in their day-to-day work with the young people, parents, Social Workers, other agencies and the public.
6. Attend training opportunities, as required.
7. Ensure that employees are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety Act 1974, to maintain a safe environment for all people involved in the company.
Minimum Requirements:
1. At least 2 years’ experience in operational/management & service at a children's residential setting.
2. Experience of working with children with EBD in a residential setting.
3. Experience of facilitating, organising and directing & developing teams.
4. Experience of using childcare standards & best practice model to guide decision making.
5. Experience of translating policy into practice.
6. Knowledge of management theories.
7. Management qualifications.
8. Management training & experience.
9. Child-related/Social care qualifications.
10. Knowledge of equal opportunities & diversity models.
11. Up to date knowledge of childcare & child protection laws.
12. Basic knowledge of IT.
13. NVQ 5 Leadership and management.
14. Full knowledge of OFSTED requirements.
15. Satisfactory DBS check.
Do you meet the criteria above? Would you like to be considered for the role of Registered Children’s Home Manager? This is an excellent opportunity to work for an amazing organisation!
For more information about this Registered Manager role, contact Mick Hull at Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions.
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