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Residential Children's Home Manager
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Market Harborough
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
This superb company are recruiting for an experienced Residential Children's Home Manager based in Market Harborough. A full job specification will be sent to you on application.
About the role
As the Residential Children's Home Manager you will have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the Home, including:
Efficient management of the house budget
Overseeing the development of staff and the young people in placement
Formulating and updating placement plans
Risk assessments and positive handling plans
Ensuring Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to
Monitoring of a monthly Health and Safety Audit
Delivering high-quality service provision incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in your care
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home to ensure the highest standards of care, safety, and wellbeing
Provide strong leadership and supervision to staff, including induction, appraisals, rota planning, and reflective practice
Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, Care Standards Act, and Ofsted expectations
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, fostering a strong safeguarding culture within the home
Lead on quality assurance, including monitoring, audits, and preparation for Ofsted inspections
Manage relationships with external professionals including social workers, families, health and education providers
Maintain accurate records and submit notifications to Ofsted and other bodies as required
Ensure policies, procedures and the Statement of Purpose are up to date and implemented in practice
Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes through personalised, therapeutic care
About the rewards
For the role of Residential Children's Home Manager you will work minimum of 37.5 hours per week and there is on offer:
A salary of £60,000 per annum (including £1,500 on call allowance based on experience salary)
£2,500 Outstanding Ofsted Bonus
£3,000 Joining Bonus
28 days paid annual leave entitlement + 8 Bank Holidays a
A loyalty scheme which rewards you with extra annual leave following 2 years of service.
Team building days
Private Optical and Dental cover
About you
To be successful for the role of Residential Children's Home Manager, the essential skills and attributes you you must have are:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent or willing to work towards within required timeframe)
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a residential childcare setting within the last 5 years’ experience
Minimum 1 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role in a children’s home
Strong understanding of relevant legislation, safeguarding, and inspection frameworks
Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
Commitment to trauma-informed and child-focused practice (preferably experience in using PACE)
Experience in using Non-Violent Resistance
Ability to meet Ofsted’s “fit person” requirements for registration
Full UK driving licence and enhanced DBS check
About the Home
The organisation is committed to ensuring that they are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in their local community and actively celebrate their staff’s different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender.
As they are committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
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You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.
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