Residential Manager - Children's Care Home
Flow Recruitment
Slough, GB
Our client is looking to recruit a Registsred Manager based in their new 4 bed children s home based in Slough. The companies key focus and approach is centred around Therapeutic Support, Specialised Care Plans and Skill Building Programmes. The organisation specialises in providing best-in-class residential care for children and young people who have complex needs. They endeavour to create a safe environment that is homely and nurturing, enabling positive relationships to be formed and for children and young people in their care to make progress in all areas of their development. The organisations key focus is to ensure that children and young people have an experience of childhood that they deserve, one filled with fun, love, friendship, discovery and development. This passion and drive enables them to make meaning impactful change to the lives of the children in their care. Job Purpose To lead and manage the children s home consistent with the approach and ethos of the organisation, delivering outcomes and high-quality care as set out in the home s statement of purpose. Service Description Managing the residential home on a day-to-day basis, ensuring it is compliant in meeting all relevant legislative and contractual requirements, including the health and educational needs of young people. The role of a Registered Manager is the person with overall responsibility of the Children s Home and is accountable for the delivery of a high quality of service provision, incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in their care in order for them to achieve a secure base. Supporting, leading and managing a team of staff who will provide protection and support the children with their psychological, emotional & social development. Person Specification Qualifications and Education Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People s Services; or equivalent; or a preparedness to work towards the same. Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development. Experience 2 years experience working with children in the last 5 years and at least 1 year at senior level. Supervision or management experience. Working with children, young people and their families. Work in a residential setting. Inter-agency work. This is an ideal opportunity for a progressive and passionate Registered Manager looking to join an organisation thats central focus is making positive impactful change for the lives of children in their care. We would also be open to considering an experienced Deputy Manager looking to move into their first Registered Management appointment.