Children's Home Registered Manager Lewisham South East London SE13

Children's Home Registered Manager Lewisham South East London SE13

We are looking for a Children's Home Manager to join our new 3 bed Children's Home located in Lewisham

The organisation specialises in providing therapeutic care to children and young people who have EBD and complex needs.

There will be full support from head of care RI and the directors.

Hours 37.5 hours per week –

Salary up to £60k plus bonuses

Registered Children’s Home Manager will :-

Register the home and bond strong relationships with Ofsted and authorities, organise all paperwork and documentation in order to reach the necessary stands and opening of the home.

Manage the staff and resources of the Home, to provide a positive living experience for the resident young people

Oversee, on a day-to-day basis, the care, safety and development of all residents, alongside the management, development and co-ordination of the home and its outreach work.

Ensure that the agreed plans at the Home are implemented

Monitor and review the work practices of all staff in their day-to-day work with the young people, parents, Social Workers, other agencies and the public and those they encounter on outreach work

Attend training opportunities, as required

Ensuring that employees are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety Act 1974, to carry out agreed safety procedures in maintaining a safe environment for all people involved in the company

Registered Children’s Home Manager must have:-

At least 2 years’ experience in operational & service at a residential setting

Experience of working with children with ebd in a in a residential setting

Experience of facilitating, organising and directing & developing teams

Experience of using childcare Standards & best practice model to guide decision making

Experience of translating policy into practice

Knowledge of Management theories

Management Qualifications

Management training & experience

Child related/Social care qualifications

Knowledge of Equal opportunities & diversity models

Up to date knowledge of Childcare & Child Protection Laws

Basic knowledge of IT

NVQ 5 Leadership and management

Full knowledge of OFSTED requirements

Satisfactory DBS check

Do you meet the criteria above????

Would you like to be considered for the role of Registered Children’s Home Manager?

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an amazing organisation!

For more information about this Registered Manager role contact

Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions