- Suffolk County Council – Ipswich Children’s Home - Onsite
- £46,670 - £57,025 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Suffolk County Council are actively recruiting an enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Manager with a passion for driving positive change for young people in our care.
Ipswich Children’s Home is a mixed gendered home for up to 4 children aged 11 - 17 years old who may experience some social, emotional, and mental health difficulties and who may have suffered from severe trauma. We provide support for the children in our care to achieve the best possible outcomes in all aspects of their lives, including education, health, and social and fun activities, as well as supporting them to build positive and appropriate relationships.
Within the grounds of the home, we provide emergency accommodation which the Registered Manager would have responsibility for.
The home welcomes applications from individuals who are actively seeking opportunities to expand their careers within Social Care and individuals who:
- within the last 5 years, worked at least two years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role
- must have or be willing to work towards gaining a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for Residential Childcare
- must be flexible to undertake on-call duties
- must have experience within EBD sector
- hold a Full UK Driving License with access to your own transport.
To enhance your development, full training will be provided regularly as well as monthly supervision with your line manager to ensure you feel supported within your role.
In addition to this, the home provides virtual clinical supervision by a seasoned professional. This does not only benefit your personal wellbeing but directly affects the experience of the children and young people within our care.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx) . If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Travelling requirements for your role
In this role, you will be required to attend meetings in other areas of the County, so you must either hold a full and current driving licence (or be working towards this) or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact(s) detailed below.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Wayne Jordan, Service Manager on 07981 828133.
You will be required to attend a Warner Interview for this position as part of the recruitment process.
Closing date: 11:30pm, 23 January 2025.
How to apply:
Step 1 - read the advert and the Job and Person Profile (JPP).
Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template
Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.
Your statement should:
- be on the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)
- be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.
OR
Upload your CV (Curriculum Vitae) and complete the short online application form.
For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.
Interviews for this post are planned for week beginning 27 January 2025 If you are selected for an interview but are not available this week, please make contact to arrange an alternative.
You will gain invaluable experience within Suffolk Residential that will enhance your career within Social Care and support you to find permanent employment within Suffolk or outside our organisation.
This authority 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. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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