Children’s Homes Service Manager — Lead Care & Safeguard

Connected Local Government; North East; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking a Registered Homes Manager to lead a team in providing high-quality care for children and young people. The role involves managing a Children's Home, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a nurturing environment. Candidates should have proven leadership experience in residential childcare, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive service improvements. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive training program.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Rewards and benefits offer

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a residential childcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted inspections.
• Ability to motivate and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a Children’s Home.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and deliver high-quality care.
• Drive service improvements and oversee budgets and resources.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations

Excellent communication skills

Risk management skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

A leading local authority is seeking a Registered Homes Manager to lead a team in providing high-quality care for children and young people. The role involves managing a Children's Home, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a nurturing environment. Candidates should have proven leadership experience in residential childcare, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive service improvements. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive training program.