Residential Home Manager

Residential Home ManagerLocation: Colindale, London, United Kingdom (On-site)

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• Position Type: Full-time
• Working Hours: Includes some evening and weekend shifts
• Salary Range: £67,794 - £75,070

Barnet is a vibrant borough known for its outstanding schools, lively town centres, extensive green spaces, and diverse community, making it a wonderful place to both live and work. We are dedicated to enhancing these strengths by working closely with partner organisations and local residents. Our workforce embodies our core values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusiveness, and Collaboration.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Children's Home Manager to take the lead in managing two of our children's homes, specifically the Therapeutic Home and the Emotional Behaviour Difficulties Home. This position requires registration as the Homes Manager with Ofsted.

As the Residential Home Manager, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the effective operation of these homes, delivering a professional, child-focused service that complies with all relevant regulations and guidelines.

• Oversee and manage the operations of two children's homes, ensuring the provision of high-quality services.
• Register as the Homes Manager with Ofsted.
• Implement and lead the therapeutic model at Woodside Avenue, coordinating efforts between residential staff and clinical support practitioners.
• Manage a combined budget exceeding £1.5 million across both homes.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to holistically meet the assessed needs of children, including supporting family settings where appropriate.
• Tackle complex issues creatively, ensuring the service remains responsive and within budget constraints.
• Hold a Level 5 qualification in leadership and management.

• 31 days of annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, flexitime, job sharing, home working, and part-time roles
• Discounts with major retailers, supermarkets, and energy providers
• Access to various payroll benefits, such as cycle-to-work schemes, eye care vouchers, travel discounts, and gym memberships
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Employee well-being initiatives, including confidential assistance programmes

For further details, please contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on ,

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We adhere to strict safer recruitment practices.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees. Please refer to our equality statement for more information.