Job Description
Job description
Shape the Future, Make a Difference
Capernaum Life is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to register with and lead our new children’s home for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
Your role will be based in our Colchester home, which is set to open in May 2025. As a result we are recruiting for key positions to ensure the smooth opening of the home.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new home, implement your vision, and grow with an organisation committed to excellence in care. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the new home operates efficiently and meets all regulatory and quality standards, while also building positive relationships with children, families, and external stakeholders.
What we offer you?:
* Competitive Salary: Up to £46,761 per annum, reflecting your expertise and dedication.
* Bonuses: Guaranteed bonus for achieving successful OFSTED ratings.
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* Career Growth: Be part of a growing organisation with opportunities to expand your leadership influence
* Fully funded DBS check
* Hybrid working, couple of days from home.
* Permanent, full-time contract (30 hours)
Your Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Compliance:
* Manage the home in compliance with; Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015), Safeguarding procedures and policies and OFSTED SCCIF (Social Care Common Inspection Framework)
* Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring timely reporting and resolution of safeguarding concerns.
* Maintain OFSTED readiness at all times, achieving and maintaining a minimum rating of "Good" or "Outstanding."
Care Delivery:
* Provide care and support for children aged 16-18, ensuring their emotional, educational, and social needs are met.
* Collaborate with external professionals such as therapists, psychologists, and social workers to develop tailored care plans.
* Champion children’s rights and ensure their voice is central to decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement:
* Build strong relationships with external agencies, local authorities, and other professionals.
* Ensure timely submission of Reg 44 and Reg 45 reports to relevant authorities and OFSTED.
* Represent the home in external meetings, promoting the group’s ethos and achievements.
Team Development:
* Recruit, train, and develop a motivated and skilled staff team.
* Provide ongoing supervision and appraisals, fostering a positive and supportive team culture.
* Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring clarity and accountability among team members.
Operational and Resource Management:
* Oversee the home’s daily operations, including staff rotas, referrals, and admissions.
* Conduct regular audits of health and safety, compliance, and home maintenance, addressing issues promptly.
* Manage budgets efficiently, ensuring financial sustainability while meeting the home’s operational needs.
* Maintain accurate and professional records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
* A minimum of 4 years’ experience in children’s residential care, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
* Exceptional leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* Proven experience achieving "Good" or "Outstanding" OFSTED ratings
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation
* A Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (essential).
* The right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
* Understanding of Colchester local authority
* Experience with regulatory bodies
* Experience working with children with EBD
* Additional qualifications in therapeutic practices or child psychology
This is your opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. You will have the autonomy to manage the home while being part of an organisation that values innovation, inclusion, and excellence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,000.00-£45,000.00 per year