Registered Manager Children's Home
Location - Cannock
£55,000 per annum DOE plus £3,000 welcome bonus paid on registration
£5,000 Annual quality and commercial bonus
Are you a passionate leader looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
Meridian Business Support is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead an Ofsted-rated GOOD children's home in Cannock. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of young people in care while growing within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. Many of the Children & Young People we support have a learning disability, Autism, epilepsy and/or can display some associated behaviours. Many of our children (not all) are non-verbal or have limited communication and will communicate with us through different methods such as picture boards, Smartbox devices and Makaton.
What's On Offer
£55,000 per annum DOE plus £3,000 welcome bonus paid on registration.
£5,000 Annual quality and commercial bonus.
As a member of the leadership team, you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long-term success of the Company.
Comprehensive Induction to set you up for success.
Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy.
Additional Benefits
Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:
* Employee Assistance Service
* Wellbeing Programme
* Recommend a Friend scheme
* Cycle to work
* Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
* Long Service Awards
As a Registered Manager of this Ofsted rated GOOD home you will
* Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
* Develop a great team: Work with the recruitment teams to bring in the right people for your home. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people.
* Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive.
* Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan.
* Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Homes Statement of Purpose.
* Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns.
* Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people.
* Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate.
* Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard.
Essential Requirements And Experience
* Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people in care.
* Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
* Qualifications: Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application; if not, you must be enrolled on the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post.
* Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
* Skills: Efficient in planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
* Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication.
* Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
* Driving Licence: Full UK manual required.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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