This is a really varied role where no day is ever the same. Of course you will work towards achieving the desired outcomes for young people and children in the homes. But you will also support the Home Management to achieve and maintain an OFSTED rating of good or outstanding. You will ensure the day to day management and oversight of all areas of the homes’ operations utilising quality assurance framework. You will also ensure the home adheres to our in-house therapeutic model by provide support and direction to the staff working in the residential care environment to ensure appropriate and effective staffing at all times You will ideally already hold your level 4 diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce but if needed, we are happy to support you achieve this qualification but also hope you will go on to undertake your level 5 in Leadership and Management. We will also put you through our in-house Therapeutic training provided by our Clinical Team. As part of our mandatory training you will be given training in safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene, GDPR and health & safety amongst a few to ensure you have the solid grounding to start your career with us. We are looking to see that you have worked, within the last 2 years, within a position relevant to the residential care of children, working with children who have experienced significant trauma in their life to support and manage challenging and complex situations. You will also have at least one years’ supervisory or management experience, ideally gained in a residential setting. Our salaries are a minimum of £31,925 plus sleeps in which are paid at £80 each. Based on an average of 5 sleep-in's per month, you can earn an additional £4,800. We also pay an annual performance related bonus based on objectives connected to the positive outcomes for the children and the home. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (paid for by YMCA) and registration with the DBS Update Service. We reserve the right to withdraw this role before the closing date should we be able to appoint to the role. salary to be reviewed April 2025