Childrens Home Manager

We aim to offer each young person placed with Childcare a safe stable caring and nurturing environment that will bring some stability to their life. Where each young person is able to develop equipping them with the skills to make responsible choices and cope well as individual citizens.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager for our Children's Home located in Preston. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supervising care services particularly in residential childcare and possess exceptional leadership skills to manage a team effectively.

Job overview

• Develop and implement care plans in line with Ofsted regulatory standards.
• Have a strong knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Young People.
• Supervise and lead a team of care staff to ensure highquality service delivery.
• Manage the daytoday operations of the home including staffing budgeting and overseeing training needs.
• Skills to audit and monitor records as well as writing detailed reports when required
• Oversee compliance with health and safety regulations and best practices in children's residential care.
• Maintain effective communication with young people families and professionals.
• Ensure the provision of personcentred care that meets young people's individual needs.

Essential experience

• Proven experience in deputising or managing a children's home for a minimum of 2 years.
• Strong background in residential childcare and knowledge of best practices and legislation.
• Excellent leadership abilities to motivate and support staff.
• Familiarity with developing and implementing children's relevant plans in accordance with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015.
• Previous experience working with children and young people in a children's home.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in leadership and management of a residential childcare setting or equivalent
• At least 2 years within a management role supporting children in a residential home

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