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Bright Futures, Inspired by you
Are you a passionate and experienced professional looking to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children? Do you have a proven track record in managing OFSTED regulated children's homes? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Children's Residential Home Manager in the beautiful county of Wiltshire.
We're able to offer a generous relocation package to support the right candidate relocate to Wiltshire to part of our partnership with Wiltshire Local Authority (read more about our partnership here: Horizon Care and Education Group and Wiltshire Council announce 10-year partnership to open four new children's homes in Wiltshire - Horizon Care & Education
We are a leading provider of high-quality residential care for children and young people. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. As a part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking a dynamic and compassionate manager to oversee our OFSTED regulated residential home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the residential home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with OFSTED regulations.
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of dedicated staff, promoting a positive and inclusive culture.
- Develop and implement individual care plans, ensuring the physical, emotional, and educational needs of each child are met.
- Maintain effective communication with external agencies, families, and stakeholders.
- Ensure the home is a safe and welcoming environment, promoting the wellbeing and development of all residents.
What we're looking for from you:
- Your experience: You have a minimum of 2 years' experience of managing an Ofsted home that carries a rating of good or above.
- Your competence: You hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children's and Young People's Workforce or QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification in Children and Young People's Services.
- Your focus: You pay attention to detail and never compromise on quality because you know that focusing on the success of small things can add up to have a really big positive impact.
- Your commitment: You're passionate that children and young people should have equal opportunities, a voice that should be heard and they should be enabled to create their own bright futures.
Why Relocate to Wiltshire?
Wiltshire offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant community life, making it an ideal location for both personal and professional growth.
- Stunning Countryside: Home to the iconic Stonehenge and the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, Wiltshire is perfect for those who love nature and outdoor activities.
- Historic Towns and Villages: Explore charming market towns like Salisbury, with its magnificent cathedral, and picturesque villages such as Lacock.
- Excellent Schools: Wiltshire boasts a range of high-performing schools, providing excellent education opportunities for families.
- Strong Sense of Community: Enjoy the warmth and friendliness of a close-knit community, with plenty of local events and activities to get involved in.
- Convenient Transport Links: With easy access to major cities such as London, Bristol, and Bath, Wiltshire combines rural tranquillity with urban convenience.
Quality of Life: Affordable housing, low crime rates, and a slower pace of life make Wiltshire an attractive place to settle down and build a future
Why work for us?
- Real Living Wage employer
- Competitive pay rates
- Christmas bonus
- Blue Light Card
- Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to 2500 per referral! *
- Financial wellbeing service
- Life Assurance
- Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
- Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
- Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
- Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
- Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
- Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
- Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support.
- Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
- Supportive management and senior leaders.
- High quality CPD opportunities.
- Free eye checks.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become a valued member of our dedicated team in Wiltshire.
Join us in creating brighter futures for children in Wiltshire. Your journey starts here
