Children Home Manager

Northampton Business Directory; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's service provider in Northamptonshire is seeking a Children Home Manager to oversee a new residential childcare setting. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, recruiting and training staff, and maintaining high standards of care. Candidates should hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young People services and have at least 2 years of managerial experience in a childcare environment. A base salary of £52,000 is offered, along with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a residential childcare setting.
• Effective knowledge of Children's Home Regulations 2015 and safeguarding legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the running of a new residential childcare setting.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, train, and develop a staff team.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Team development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young People services

Job description

REF 094 – CHILDRENS HOME MANAGER – NORTHAMPTONSHIRE - £52000 BASE SALARY – BRAND NEW SMALL SERVICE

Forest Care Selection are currently working with an established provider of a range of Children and Young People services.

This innovative provider has commissioned a new 2 bedded residential childcare setting and is seeking a Children Home Manager to oversee the running of this new service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the running of a new residential childcare setting and ensure its compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, train and develop a staff team to provide the highest standards of care and support to Children and Young People.

Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children and Young People services or willingness to work towards.
• 2 years supervisory or management experience at deputy or registered manager level within a residential childcare setting.
• Effective knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and safeguarding legislation.

The successful candidate will enjoy a base salary of £52,000 and the opportunity to join a developing organisation with career progression opportunities.

If you are a registered or deputy manager seeking in a residential childcare setting and seeking to progress your career, please contact Mark Stevens at Forest Care Selection directly