We're recruiting a Residential Children's Home Manager on behalf of our client, a residential children's services provider in Sheerness, to safeguard and promote the delivery of high-quality, individualised care to the children and young people who live in their home. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced residential childcare professional who can lead a staff team, manage the home's resources, and ensure full compliance with regulatory standards
Job Role:
Key Responsibilities:-
Lead supervision, appraisal, performance management and capability of staff in line with regulatory requirements and organisational policy Ensure every staff member receives a robust induction and monitored probationary period, and takes part in recruitment, training, retention and mentoring of the team Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential childcare, and communicate these to the staff team Build and maintain strong working relationships with families, local authorities, Ofsted and other external agencies Ensure the home is adequately staffed at all times, managing the rota to provide the best value and quality of care, including undertaking overnight stays or additional cover where shortfalls arise Manage a designated budget and petty cash system, conducting regular expenditure reviews and reporting any financial irregularities Oversee accurate, high-quality records across the home, identifying trends and shortfalls to inform learning and development Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the home, ensuring risk is appropriately managed and mitigated to protect children and young people Progress any complaints, allegations or child protection concerns in line with safeguarding policy, notifying all relevant agencies and stakeholders Maintain a safe environment in compliance with health and safety legislation, including checks on the home and company vehicles Ensure compliance with the Children Act 1989, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, and relevant inspection frameworks
- Earnings of £43,000 - £60,000 Dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Potential to develop into a senior management role.
- 28 days annual leave. Increased as part of our long service award.
- Access to inhouse therapeutic practitioner.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance and Counselling service.
- Comprehensive paid Induction and High-quality training.
- Opportunity to complete the Level 7 in strategic leadership and management
- Access to Blue light card.
- Employee Recognition Awards.
- Casual clothing.
- Subsidised meals.
- Free parking.
- Mileage allowance.
- Private Health Care with Bupa