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Dual Children's Home Manager

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3 weeks ago
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Domus have an incredibly exciting opportunity for an experienced Ofsted Registered Children’s Home Manager to join a highly reputable provider of children’s health and social care, in Somerset.

We are looking for an established Home Manager registered with Ofsted to manage and lead two small Homes supporting Children with Behavioural Difficulties and EBD.

This care group is passionate and dedicated to supporting vulnerable children, providing them with opportunities in a caring environment. You’ll be part of a team that shares your values – people who are committed, caring, and supportive, with a strong sense of purpose and team unity.  

Key Responsibilities of an OFSTED Registered 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 an OFSTED Registered 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.
Have competent IT skills and ideally, also holding the Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce qualification or equivalent.
At least three years working in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff in Children’s services.
Experience providing health and social care and support to children with EBD and great knowledge of EBD.
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.
A minimum of 2 years out of the last 5 years of managing and supervising staff in children's social care and working in a residential setting.
Experience managing or assisting in an Ofsted inspection.
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.
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.
Full UK Driving Licence (required).
Benefits:
Ofsted bonus per home - £500 Good, £1,000 Outstanding
Occupancy Bonus - £175 per child after 1 child per month – up to £525 per service per month
Total Take home pay – up to £71,425.86 per annum

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

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