Children's Home Manager

Domus are looking for a dedicated Children’s Care professional to take the lead of a small Children’s Care Home supporting with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). We are looking for an experienced leader of staff in Ofsted services.  

We are accepting applications from Deputy Managers and upwards. If you are an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager looking for a new position, or a Deputy Manager in Children’s Health and Social Care looking for a step up, this might be the role for you.

Join a passionate and dedicated provider of Children’s and Adult’s Health and Social Care services. They heavily invest in training and development of their staff to ensure all their Children’s Homes remain at a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, forged through a family feel in every home. Come and be a part of it!    

Key Responsibilities of a Children’s Home Manager:

Manage an Ofsted Registered Residential Home and ensure the efficient operation of the service following the relevant legislation, regulations, procedures, policies, and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
Assist and supervise in the continual assessment of the needs of the children and young people and to identify and prepare specific development plans to ensure the most appropriate service provision.
Help with the continual strive for quality care in the children’s home.
Oversee support staff ensuring the home complies with all aspects of the Children’s Act & surpasses National Minimum care standards.
Conduct staff supervision, appraisals, and safer recruitment of staff.
Lead the Home in maintaining a quality led service and ensuring all National Minimums standards and Ofsted inspection framework outcomes are fully compliant.
Promote and actively encourage the delivery of a safe, structured, and nurturing environment, promoting the young person’s independence and developing their life skills.
Support staff to achieve the highest standards of care for children and young people.
Co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions of the home and evaluate standards of performance.
Liaise with parents, carers, staff, and other professionals to protect and safeguard the children.
Develop and manage a competent team of staff by showing leadership and guidance.
 Key requirements a Children’s Home Manager must have:
Candidate must be willing to work towards their QCF Level 5 diploma in Management and Leadership in Health and Social for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
Two of the last five years working in a relevant Ofsted Registered care service.
At least one year in a leadership role in Children’s Care, managing staff.
Experience providing health and social care and support to children with EBD.
A track record of successfully leading a staff team.
Strong knowledge on the expectations outlined by Ofsted.
Excellent knowledge of child protection procedures.
In depth knowledge of Quality Standards and Children’s Homes regulations.
Experience of leading, engaging, and motivating staff in a challenging organisational environment.
Benefits:
Medical support – free online GP access, health cash plan, cancer cover, menopause support
Financial support – flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill saving, money helper, life assurance
Emotional support – 24/7 employee assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, bereavement support
Physical support – online workouts, cycle to work scheme, gym discounts, National Trust activities

If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Matthew Taylor at Domus Recruitment.

As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you if we successfully secure them a position. We will reward you with £300 if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered, and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month