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Location: Colchester
Employment Type:Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary:£45,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
Job Summary:
We are looking for a passionate and experiencedRegistered Managerto oversee two childrens residential homes (up to 4 children) and work collaboratively with another Registered Manager. You will lead on service delivery, compliance, safeguarding, and staff management, ensuring high-quality care in line with OFSTED standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service Delivery & Leadership:
Ensure that the home operates in line with its ethos, involving service users in the daily operations. Manage safeguarding practices and provide a nurturing, supportive environment for children and young people, meeting their health, educational, social, and emotional needs. Monitor outcomes and ensure that all services are inclusive and reflect the diverse needs of residents.
- People Management:
Supervise, support, and develop staff, ensuring regular supervision, training, and development opportunities. Manage staffing structures, rotas, and recruitment. Maintain a positive team dynamic and ensure staff are properly inducted and aligned with care plans.
- Resource & Financial Management:
Oversee the management of the homes physical assets and ensure the health and safety of the premises. Manage budgets effectively and ensure that expenditure is aligned with financial plans. Ensure compliance with ICT policies and administrative functions. Lead on contract management with commissioners and drive service growth. Develop annual business plans, identify new business opportunities, and ensure high standards of service in line with agreements. Ensure compliance with Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, SSCIF, and other relevant legislation. Prepare for and respond to Ofsted inspections and ensure that all quality monitoring and health & safety assessments are up to date. Manage complaints and ensure continuous improvement within the service.
Person Specification:
- Business & Service Development:
Lead on contract management with commissioners and drive service growth. Develop annual business plans, identify new business opportunities, and ensure high standards of service in line with agreements.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance:
Ensure compliance with Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, SSCIF, and other relevant legislation. Prepare for and respond to Ofsted inspections and ensure that all quality monitoring and health & safety assessments are up to date. Manage complaints and ensure continuous improvement within the service.
- Qualifications:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it.
- Experience:
At least 3 years of experience working with children, including 1 year at a senior level in a residential setting. Strong background in managing teams and working with multi-agency partners.
- Knowledge & Skills:
Strong understanding of Childrens Homes Regulations, safeguarding practices, and relevant legislation. Able to lead and inspire teams, manage workloads, and provide emotional resilience in challenging situations. Knowledge of care and placement planning and the ability to develop constructive relationships with external stakeholders.
Equality & Diversity:
Promote a non-discriminatory culture, ensuring that equality and diversity are embedded in the homes practices. Take action to address discrimination and enable equal opportunities for staff and residents alike.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, fostering a safe, positive environment where they can thrive. If you are an experienced, compassionate leader with a commitment to high standards of care, we encourage you to apply.
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