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Good Afternoon,
I am currently representing Wokingham Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Residential Children’s Home Manager this role will be: Here 4 U Team (Woodley) RG5 4QJ
The right candidate will:
As the Residential Children’s Homes Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of the two residential homes, and the provision of a professional children and young people centred service, in line with the relevant regulations, legislation, codes of practice, and policy and procedures.
* To lead and be responsible for the effective management of the residential homes, and the provision of a professional, child centred service in accordance with the relevant regulations, legislation, guidance, codes of practice, policy and procedures.
* The role will oversee the management of 2 children’s homes and the services provided to them in each Unit. This will include registration as the ‘Homes Manager’ for Ofsted purposes.
* To manage and oversee the annual budget of both children’s homes.
* To ensure that services are delivered in partnership with all key stakeholders so that children’s assessed needs are met on a planned, holistic basis within a family setting whenever this is consistent with their best interests.
* To deal with complex issues effectively in order to develop a responsive and effective service for users, delivered within designated budgets.
* To develop specialist knowledge in the field for which the post carries management responsibility, acting as a resource and source of excellence to both peers and more senior colleagues. Embedding, training, and implementing the chosen therapeutic practice model approach into every aspect of the homes’ management.
* Work closely with the other Corporate Parenting teams to develop and maintain the best possible placement options to keep children and young people safe, happy and close to Wokingham where possible.
We require the following:
* Professional qualification in (recognised and current) Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare, or equivalent.
* 3 years as a manager in a children’s residential setting
* Proven ability to ensure that services are delivered to the highest achievable professional standards, that quality standards are identified and measured, and that remedial action is undertaken where necessary.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
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