Regional Director - Children's Services - Assessments
Application Deadline: 21 February 2025
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Belper - Support Centre
Reporting To: Operations Director
Compensation: £80,000 / year
Description
Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career!
Esland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services and we are now recruiting a Regional Director to lead a team of Responsible Individuals.
You will be an experienced Regional Manager with experience as a Responsible Individual ready to take on your next role as a Regional Director or a Regional Director looking for a new challenge.
Esland's Culture:
We appreciate each of our team member's experience and skills. We also know these make you unique and this is what will help shape and enrich the lives of the young people we look after. We also believe it is important that our team members share the same values as the company.
We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!
Key Responsibilities
* Management of the Regional Managers and/or Assessment Support Managers within your division
* Maintaining a detailed oversight of all Homes within your division using data to identify risks and address operational concerns to ensure continuing safety and quality at all times
* Ensuring staffing levels are adequate to meet the needs of the division and staffing rotas across the division are in place
* proactively and collaboratively working with our Support Services teams to embed our practices, policies and procedures, getting involved in projects where you can
* Leading on referrals where required with the business development team
* Ensuring all young people experience a placement experience that is personalised to their particular needs, identified through a robust assessment system and placement matching
* Ensuring that the homes have the correct resources and environment in which children can develop
* Keeping effective records, monitoring progress and taking appropriate action to ensure service delivery
* Conducting staff evaluation & regular supervisions with Regional Managers
* Liaising with external support agencies
A detailed job description is attached to this advertisement.
What we are looking for from you:
* Experience of achieving and maintaining ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings
* Direct knowledge and experience of Ofsted inspections and expectations
* Minimum of 2 years Regional Manager experience, gained in a residential childcare setting
* Robust leadership skills, with the ability to influence and motivate at all levels of the business
* Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to all tasks
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and handle conflicting priorities
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services (or equivalent)
* A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle – national travel is a requirement of this role, with some overnight stays needed
What we can offer you:
* Salary of £80,000 plus £4,800 car allowance per annum
* Bonus potential up to £15,000 based on outcomes
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company sick pay scheme
* Life insurance
* Healthcare cashback plan
* Access to GP online
* Access to the Esland Green Car Scheme
* Enrolment into Esland pension scheme
* Comprehensive, paid induction training (that is accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training) and ongoing training within the role
* Cycle to work scheme
* A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
* Monthly recognition awards
* Casual dress code
* Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
* Free parking
* A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
* Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
* The opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives!
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