Registered Children's Home Manager

re you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join our client as a Registered Manager in Birmingham and make a lasting impact to young people as part of their specialist EBD services.

About Them

Our client is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to their children's residential homes across the UK. Our client is part of a big care family, where they work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day.

What They Offer

• Entry salary of £50k - £60k per annum DOE and home
• £5k Annual quality and commercial bonus
• As a member of the leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company
• Comprehensive Induction to set you up for success
• Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from their in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide their existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business.

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits
• Employee Assistance Service
• Wellbeing Programme
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Cycle to work, dental plans, and car leasing scheme
• Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
• Long Service Awards

As a Registered Manager the expectation is that your home will be rated as at least "Good" by Ofsted. The Registered Manager will oversee either a 2 or 4 bed home and will:

• Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
• Develop a great team: Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people.
• Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive.
• Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan.
• Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose
• Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people
• Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate
• Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard

Essential Requirements and Experience

• At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to start within 6 months of employment
• Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements
• Driving License: Full UK required

Skills:

• Efficient in; planning, organising, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership
• Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication
• Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour

Why Choose Our Client?

• At the core of our client, is their commitment to supporting their amazing Service Users and their families - each with their own needs, aspirations and infinite potential to experience the Extraordinary Every Day!
• All of their colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to our clients goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our clients Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter
• A career in Care can be life-changing. The chance to make a real, positive difference every day and the opportunity to build experience, skills and recognised qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything our client does
• As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career with our client- a place where they can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects