Children Residential Registered Manager

Children's Residential Registered Manager

• Location: Opportunities in Southampton, Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Eastbourne
• Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, including evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays, call-outs, etc.)
• Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependent on location/experience

Join our dedicated team as a Children's Residential Registered Manager, overseeing our Children's Residential Homes. This role is crucial in ensuring the physical, emotional, and safety needs of children and young people are protected, safeguarded, and promoted, adhering to Government Guidance, Children's Homes Regulations, Local Authority guidance, and the Association's policies and procedures.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Manage and ensure the home(s) meet the Quality Standards for children's homes as defined in the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
• Promote children's welfare and safeguard their wellbeing, creating a positive physical and emotional environment where children and young people can achieve their potential.
• Ensure legislative requirements for planning for the young people are adhered to, including progressing care plans and following required reviews and planning processes.
• Provide management, support, and direction to the staff working in the Residential Care homes to ensure appropriate and effective staffing at all times.
• Manage the homes' budgets jointly with senior managers and maintain all financial records and reports.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly quality control checks, regular audits, and undertake regulatory duties assigned to the registered person.
• Represent the homes and the children within the community and with partner agencies to maximise the young people's life chances through multi-agency involvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of in-depth recent residential childcare experience working with young people with challenging behaviour.
• Minimum of one year's management experience, ideally gained in a residential environment including recruitment, training, and managing performance.
• Experience working with OFSTED and other regulatory bodies, frameworks, and assessment standards.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (or equivalent if qualified before January 2011).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage complex budgets, and understanding of Child Protection Policies and Procedures.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and location.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment based on our Christian Core Values - Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Children's Residential Registered Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Ensure that your application addresses the essential criteria as outlined in the person specification.

This role is pivotal in providing a safe and nurturing environment for the children and young people in our care, and we look forward to receiving your application.