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 Manager for our North region.
Esland are embarking on an exciting period of growth and are therefore looking for a passionate Regional Manager to join us on this journey. You will be responsible for children's residential homes in the South Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
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 Home Managers within your region
* Creating and maintaining quality services and long term placements
* Ensuring that staffing levels are adequate to meet the needs of the home and that rotas are upheld
* Managing referrals in conjunction with the Home Managers and Business Development Team
* Managing budgets – including staffing and maintenance resources
* Ensuring that staff are recruited and trained according to company policy and relevant legalisation
* Ensuring that the homes have the correct resources and environment in which children can develop
* Ensuring that all Esland policies and procedures are implemented and are followed at all times
* Ensuring that all young people experience a placement experience that is personalised to their particular needs, identified through a robust assessment system and placement matching
* Keeping effective records, monitoring progress and taking appropriate action to ensure service delivery
* Conducting staff evaluation & regular supervisions with Home Managers
* Liaising with external support agencies
* Developing a Regional Development Plan and individual Personal Development Plans for all managers and ensuring their implementation
* To ensure that the safeguarding of all young people underpins every decision made
* To support the home managers within your region and ensuring that the homes are running in a cost effective and quality way, delivering excellent outcomes, care experience and customer satisfaction
What we are looking for from you:
* Direct knowledge and experience of Ofsted inspections and expectations
* Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to all tasks
* A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young Peoples Services (or equivalent)
* A full, UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
* Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, (Monday to Friday), however you will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the business
What we can offer you:
* Salary between £55,000 - £60,000 plus £4,800 car allowance per annum
* Bonus potential up to £13,500 based on outcomes
* 25 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!
With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children’s and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.
This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme.
With over 700 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.