Registered Children's Home Manager

Prophet Care Recruitment ,
Oswestry, Shropshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,500 per annum

Overview

Registered Children's Home Manager £32500-£37500 We are looking for a Registered Childrens Home Manager for a New 3 Bed home in Oswestry North Shropshire Supporting young people 8-18yrs with EBD and challenging behaviour. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of running the Home. You will ensure that Young People have their needs met and the home meets the standards set in the Statement of Purpose. To establish and maintain a competent, motivated and confident staffing team and to offer leadership, managerial direction, guidance and support to subordinates. To monitor the home’s equipment, appliances, and grounds and ensure they are effectively maintained in accordance with health and safety requirements. You will actively strive to achieve the best outcomes for the Young People, and achieve a positive Ofsted inspection of 'Good’ or above. The post holder will be the 'Registered Manager’ for the home and fulfil requirements and obligations set out in the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards for Children’s Homes 2015. Requirements You will be qualified to RMA/NVQ Level 5 as a minimum or educated to degree level Residential Children’s Home Manager Experience - Have good knowledge and experience of law and practice relating to looked after children Full working knowledge of statutory and regulatory guidelines governing the operation of residential child care services Full working knowledge of child care and child development developed through working directly with children and young people A full understanding of the social, emotional, educational, cultural, religious and recreational needs of young people At least 2 years’ experience relevant to residential care within the last 5 years At least 1 years’ experience supervising and managing professional staff Experience of supervising and managing staff and competent in using a range of HR processes involved in the management of staff Experience of working with challenging young people with emotional behavioural difficulties in a social care or associated setting Experience of working with a range of professionals i.e. Local Authority Social Workers, Commissioning, Placement Teams, Therapists etc. You will have a clear DBS check at all times and register with the DBS update service. You will have a Full UK Driving License You will maintain valid business insurance on their vehicle at all times You are required to in advance to make the company aware if you have been dismissed from any previous employers or have any convictions This is a unique opening for someone who is ambitious and wants progression Get in touch NOW