Registered Manager
Are you looking for a new challenge and would like to lead a team where you can work with like-minded people to make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in care Would you like to be part of the Care Management team for a forward-thinking charity If so, we would love to hear from you!
Position: Registered Manager - Residential Children's Home
Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Job type: Permanent / Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £42,119 - £48,978, depending on skills and experience. (Max job rate is £48,978, performance related)
Closing Date: 7th November 2024
As the Registered Manager, you will:
- Join the experienced Care Management Team, alongside sixteen other managers, of which four manage solo or dual children's homes.
- Use your experience combined with the organisation's model to lead a team which encourages children to develop a positive sense of self and ensure that professional standards are maintained at a high level.
- Collaborate with the organisation's Therapeutic team, who provide two days a week of therapeutic support, including advice and practical tools, to support your team in providing trauma-informed nurturing care for each child.
- Provide effective support to staff, including advice and guidance, reflective supervision and annual appraisal. You will be able to guide your team's development using the organisation's extensive specialist workforce training programs.
- Work in partnership with young people, their families and friends, colleagues, and other agencies to achieve the best outcomes for each child in your care.
- Work collaboratively with the organisation's Staying Connected service for a smooth transition when a young person leaves care, benefiting from in-house support and the organisation's lifelong offer.
- Benefit from over 50 years of innovative practice, an experienced Head of Service and peer support.
- Have exciting opportunities to develop your career through our extensive workforce training programs.
About you:
To perform well in this role, you'll need:
- Minimum of a relevant qualification (minimum - childcare related Diploma at Level 3)
- If not already held, attain the Diploma in Leadership (Level 5) or other Management qualification within 2 years of appointment
- 2 years' experience working in a position relevant to the residential care of children in the last 5 years
- Minimum of 1 year experience in supervision and management of others in a care role
- Work in a residential or field social work setting relevant to the job
- Experience of inter-agency work
- Able to work toward targets, and set goals for others
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of working with young people who have experienced trauma and disrupted attachments
- Experience of working toward agreed outcomes for children and evidencing progress
- Experience of working with children with complex needs
In your role, you'll have access to the following benefits:
- Free, career-enhancing qualifications
- A "golden hello" scheme welcoming you to our services, with £2500 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £2500 at the six-month mark. (Not available to candidates referred by recruitment agencies) (Subject to conditions)
- A referral scheme offering £1000 if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by the organisation in Care Services. (subject to conditions)
- 33 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
- Annual leave purchase
- Additional service-related holiday from 2 years
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company funded medical cash plan
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly leave
- Pension salary sacrifice
- Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary
- Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed)
- Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives
- The opportunity to influence the organisation's strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum
- Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
- And more
The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. This will be funded by the organisation.
To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
Your application may be considered for other roles within the organisation.
About the organisation
The employer is a forward-thinking non-profit organisation that has delivered unique support for young people across East Anglia for over fifty years. Co-production with staff, young people and families is at the very heart of everything they do. They have a range of residential services, a fostering agency, Staying Close, Staying Connected and services for disabled children and their families. As a trauma-informed organisation, all their young people and employees are supported by their highly skilled therapeutic team - and their lifelong offer means that even when young people leave their care, they will always be there for them.
With low staff turnover and vacancy rates, all their services are rated good or outstanding and they deliver great outcomes for our young people. Their ambition is to grow and build even further - creating an environment where people can develop their talent and see the difference they make. You could be part of this.
You may have experience in roles such as Registered Manager, Home Manager, Team Leader, Senior Home Carer, Senior Care W