We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead one of our well-established children's homes in Knaphill, Surrey. Recently rated Good by Ofsted, this home is part of Surrey County Council's thriving in-house residential services. We are looking for leaders who:
* Have good regulatory knowledge with a practical understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and the Ofsted inspection framework
* Prioritise safeguarding children and young people and ensure positive outcomes through creative and innovative methods
* Can demonstrate a strength-based, individualised, and proactive leadership approach underpinned by collaboration and effective assessment and risk management
* Understand and foster an inclusive and positive team culture, providing support so that staff and children feel welcomed, valued and able to achieve their potential
* Can establish and build trust with staff, children and key stakeholders across residential services and care
* Have a strong focus on team performance and development using team supervision, career conversations and feedback to support staff and identify improvements
What Sets Us Apart:
* A clear vision: "Surrey Homes for Surrey Children" is our pledge, ensuring children are cared for in high-quality homes, rooted in their communities.
* Ofsted Success: Our homes are consistently rated Good and Outstanding, reflecting our dedication to excellence in care.
* Incredible support network: Permanent, experienced leadership teams, including Responsible Individuals, Registered Managers, and Deputies who will provide you with any support you need
We are committed to providing the best care for children and young people in our homes. To achieve this, we've invested £2.4m to enhance management capacity and upskill our workforce. We value the unique skills and perspectives of our employees and offer opportunities for recognised qualifications to support career growth within our expanding residential service.
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent and an ability to meet Ofsted regulatory requirements to become a Registered Manager
* In depth knowledge of delivering statutory childcare services and have had, at least 2 years' experience within children's residential care, within the last 5 years
* Proven leadership and managerial skills in a social care or health setting
* Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of individuals, built on trust in sometimes challenging situations
* A flexible and adaptable approach to work- no two days in our homes are ever the same!
Surrey is currently the 7th largest Local Authority provider of in-house children's homes in the UK, and our ambitious sufficiency plans see us set to become the largest LA residential provider within the next 12-24 months. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape our residential services for the children of Surrey.
Our £30 million capital investment expansion offers numerous opportunities for growth and development within our expanding services. We have a proven track record of recruiting and retaining the very best managers in the sector as evidenced by the fact that most of our homes are rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted. You will be part of an existing team of permanent Residential Managers, well supported by our experienced Responsible Individuals and Head of Residential Services. In Surrey we take our Corporate Parenting responsibilities seriously and increasing placement sufficiency across our residential provision is part of our focus. Our commitment is to provide the right care in the right place at the right time, to help children in our care achieve the best outcomes. Wherever possible we want our children looked after to live in Surrey in line with our Surrey Homes for Surrey Children ambition. To support this, we are developing and expanding our varied portfolio of Ofsted registered children's homes, to enable children looked after to remain rooted in their communities and supported by the local specialist services they need., The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday the 24th of November 2024. Shortlisting and screening calls are planned for W/C 25th November 2024 with interviews planned for W/C 2nd December 2024. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Residential colleagues are expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel around the county if required. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where
The salary range for a Registered Manager role at Woodlands one of our Residential Childrens homes based in Knaphill is £52,047 - £57,125 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. Rewards and Benefits
* 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
* Relocation bonus of up to £8,000 to ease your move to Surrey- we're eager to chat with anyone considering a move to take up this opportunity