Children’s Peripatetic Manager

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We are looking for a compassionate, driven, and experienced Assistant Regional Children’s Manager to support the operational delivery of eight children’s homes across North Manchester, all of which support children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

You will work closely with the Regional Manager and Registered Managers to ensure each home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment that empowers children to heal, grow, and thrive.

You must have experience within Ofsted services
Key Responsibilities
Support in the 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 development of 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.
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 the children and young people.
Co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions of the home and evaluate standards of performance.Requirements:
Candidate must possess QCF Level 5 diploma in Management and leadership in health and social for residential childcare or equivalent. Have competent IT skills and ideally, also holding the Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce qualification.
Significant management experience of taking a lead role in the planning, development, and delivery of people-based services in line with contractual requirements in a service delivery organisation.
A track record of achieving positive improvements and growth in service delivery and performance.
A track record of developing and using relevant management information/quality systems to ensure high levels of operational performance.
Experience of leading, engaging, and motivating staff in a challenging organisational environment.
Experience in managing diverse budget lines and achieving financial planning.
A track record of developing and using relevant management information/quality systems to ensure high levels of operational performance.
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Cameron at Domus Recruitment.

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