Registered Manager for Solo Unit Childrens Home in Herne Bay Kent CT6
We are looking for a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead our solo unit Children's Home supporting 8-18 year olds with EBD in Herne Bay Kent
- Hours 37.5 hours per week -
- Salary £60-£65k plus bonuses
- It is important that you have been an Ofsted registered manager for a minimum of 1 year
Registered Children's Home Manager will :-
- Build bond strong relationships with Ofsted and authorities.
- Manage the staff and resources of the Home, to provide a positive living experience for the resident young people
- Oversee, on a day-to-day basis, the care, safety and development of all residents, alongside the management, development and coordination of the home and its outreach work.
- Ensure that the agreed rules, regulations and smooth running of the Home are implemented
- Monitor and review the work practices of all staff in their day-to-day work with the young people, parents, Social Workers, other agencies and the public and those they encounter on outreach work
- Attend training opportunities, as required
- Ensuring that employees are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety Act 1974, to carry out agreed safety procedures in maintaining a safe environment for all people involved in the company
Registered Children's Home Manager must have:-
- At least 2 years' experience in operational/management & service at a children's residential setting
- Experience of working with children with ebd in a in a residential setting
- Experience of facilitating, organising and directing & developing teams
- Experience of using childcare Standards & best practice model to guide decision making
- Experience of translating policy into practice
- Knowledge of Management theories
- Management Qualifications
- Management training & experience
- Child related/Social care qualifications
- Knowledge of Equal opportunities & diversity models
- Up to date knowledge of Childcare & Child Protection Laws
- Basic knowledge of IT
- NVQ 5 Leadership and management
- Full knowledge of OFSTED requirements
- Satisfactory DBS check
Do you meet the criteria above????
Would you like to be considered for the role of Registered Children's Home Manager?
This is an excellent opportunity to work for an amazing organisation!
For more information about this Registered Manager role contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions