House Manager – Residential Childcare

commonthreadgroup; Inverness; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Inverness is looking for an experienced House Manager to lead operations in a residential home. You will create a stable and safe environment for young people while developing a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of leadership experience in residential care and strong skills in communication and safeguarding. Salary ranges from £37,211.20 to £39,208 annually, including allowances.

Benefits

HSF Health Care

Referral programme

Discounted or free food

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within residential care or relevant field.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of one of our residential homes.
• Create a stable, safe and caring environment for young people.
• Support and develop a team of Therapeutic Support workers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Empathy

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

SVQ level 4 Social Services (Children and Young People)

SVQ Leadership and Management for Care Services Level 4

Job description

Common Thread have an exciting opportunity for an experienced House Manager to join us at our service in Abington. We are committed to providing safe, nurturing and supportive homes where children and young people can grow and recover from their experiences.

• HSF Health Care
• Referral programme
• Discounted or free food
• Company events

About the job

The Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced House Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of one of our residential homes. This is a key leadership role, responsible for creating a stable, safe and caring environment for the young people in our care, while supporting and developing a team of Therapeutic Support workers.

Common Thread have 14 Residential Child Care homes across Scotland. The successful candidate will be joining an existing management team and an organisation who believe in supporting their staff.

If you share our values of putting young people first, acting with honesty, integrity and professional courage at all times and bringing creativity into your work… If you have the drive to make a real difference and would like to join the Common Thread family… please click to apply.

What we look for

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within residential care or relevant field
• Relevant professional qualifications in Social Work/Social Crae. SVQ level 4 Social Services (Children and Young People), SVQ Leadership and Management for Care Services Level 4 are desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• A trauma-informed approach and understanding of complex behavioural needs
• Ability to manage a team with empathy and professionalism
• Ability to work flexibly participating in sleep over shifts and on call which will involve some weekend working.

£37,211.20 to £39,208 per year (this includes sleep over allowance)