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Ironstone Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Children’s Registered Manager to register, develop and oversee a fabulous home within the rural Accrington and Rochdale area.
We are looking for an experienced professional manager to build, develop and support their team and provide a caring and nurturing environment for the children we care for. We are passionate about promoting and encouraging independence and life skills for our children and young people, ensuring that their safety and well-being underpins every decision we make. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves, have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.
Your key responsibilities as the Registered Manager:
As the Registered Manager you will have full autonomy of your home, you’ll be integral to the smooth running of daily life within your home, enabling young people to thrive. You’ll inspire and lead your team to run a warm and friendly home, providing a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to help them achieve positive outcomes.
You will achieve compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and ensure your home is always able to evidence a high standard of care and quality. You will be responsible for the organisation of work patterns, facilitation of training, and the access of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within your homes.
You will lead by example in ensuring a therapeutic approach is taken to meet the needs of the children.
The successful candidate will have:
NVQ/QCF level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce or QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management (Residential Childcare)
Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of managing an Ofsted home that carries a rating of good or above.
Have experience of working with children and young people with challenging behaviors including mental health and behavioral problems
Full UK Driving license
Excellent knowledge of current legislations The Children’s Homes England Regulations 2015, Quality Standards 2015, the Children’s Act 1989, Children Act 2004 alongside all other legislations that are relevant to residential children’s homes
Other benefits:
Additional Quality bonus if Outstanding rating achieved from Ofsted.
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Blue Light Card
Employee Assistance Scheme
Contributory Company pension scheme
Free parking
Opportunities to progress in a growing company