Become a Children’s Home Registered Manager
Up To £53,725 including benefits and bonuses
Work in a role that makes a positive difference to young people’s lives, with experts who can develop and support you.
Current positions available in Somerset, Gloucestershire and Newport.
Roles and responsibilities
We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Manager to join our Children’s Homes in Bridgwater, Highbridge and Bristol.
You must have a minimum of 2 years’ previous experience within the last 5 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and, for at least 1 year, requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.
Role details:
- You will manage a children’s home in a rural area and manage a staff team to ensure a high quality of care is delivered to young people that provides a positive and enriching living experience that meets their needs and achieves the best possible outcomes for each of the young people.
- You will be accountable for the smooth and efficient management and administration of the home and to undertake wider operational tasks as and when required.
- Must be able to produce, update and monitor plans, reports etc. and deliver to deadlines and demonstrate an organised, efficient and flexible approach to their managerial duties.
- Must be able to lead, motivate, manage and develop all members of the staff team within an open and enthusiastic culture which includes the delivery of training.
- Must ensure that the Company is represented professionally to outside agencies and within the local community and contribute towards the development of the Company.
About you:
You must be committed to making a real difference to the lives of the young people in our care and to working to a high standard of professional practice with a non-judgmental and get up and go positive attitude taking into account the views of the young people’s views, wishes and feelings.
- Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Children’s Home legislation and inspection requirements for Ofsted and a thorough knowledge of child protection/safeguarding procedures and protocols.
- You must have a recognised social work qualification i.e. QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People) and QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent.
- A minimum of 2 years’ previous experience within the last 5 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and, for at least 1 year, requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.
- Must be licensed to drive a manual gear car and have use of own car with business insurance (proof will need to be supplied as part of onboarding) and be able to undertake on-call duties (on average 2 on call duties a month).
Headway Adolescent Children’s Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.
What do we offer?
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Occupancy Bonus: £175 per child after the first child e.g. 4 bed home= 3 x £175 (£525 pcm)
- £2000 car allowance
- Ofsted Report Bonuses- £500 for a good report, £1000 for an outstanding report
- Non-contributory pension (9% Employer contribution) and company sick pay after 6 months probation
- On call payments- £10 per day Monday- Fridays and £50 for Saturday and Sunday
- Enhanced sick pay – 5 days full sick pay
- Company pension
- Refer a Friend programme – unlimited at £500 for each person referred
- Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support
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About Us
We are experts in providing child-centred residential care for young people, enabling them to achieve their potential in a safe and stable environment. We pride ourselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background, culture, religion or ability.
Our Homes
Our homes strive to ensure that the young people who are placed receive the best quality of care and are encouraged to achieve the best possible outcomes. It is important to us that each child feels that Headway home is not just a residential placement.
Our Approach
Our child-centred individualised care allows us to meet the needs of young people so that they can achieve their full potential. We are dedicated to helping individuals to feel comfortable, cared for and supported throughout their time with us. Our homes guide the young people in our care to make healthy choices, make positive contributions to the world around them and get the most out of life.
Become a part of the Polaris Community
We are part of one of the largest providers of children’s services and our community of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK.
Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We’re ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures.
