Children's Home Manager

About Beacon

One of the strongest predictors of social, emotional and behavioural outcomes for children in residential care is the leadership capabilities of the residential care workers they are supported by. However, residential staff are paid less than London living wage and receive no professional certification or long-term career pathways, which leaves the profession with a high turnover and shortages of permanent staff. This ultimately impacts the experience of young people in care.

Beacon recruits, trains and places the best and brightest professional residential carers in its model care homes. It uses evidence-based methodologies supported by the What Works Centre and global child-centred research. By doing so, Beacon provides best in-class social, emotional and behavioural outcomes for children in care across the UK.

About the role

We are looking for an entrepreneurial registered manager to create our first proof-of-concept model care home in Dagenham. The home will be a two bedroom home for SEMH and MLD young people aged 8-17. This home will be the first of five London-based homes and the right candidate will aspire to oversee all five homes.

The role will be part time at first, while we work towards completing our first fundraise and Ofsted registration. We are looking for someone who is aspirational and has ambitions to become the company’s CEO, receiving a stake in the company’s performance as a whole.

£65k base plus company equity scheme and other benefits.

We are passionate about what we do, and we are looking for likeminded individuals to join us. We are looking for a strong leader who can demonstrate successful previous achievements in an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children’s home.

You will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations and ensuring the highest quality of care and support.

Duties will include:

• Working closely with the leadership team to drive successful registration with
  Ofsted including significant input into recruitment, systems, and policies & procedures.

• Shadowing the Chairwoman in funding pitches and stakeholder engagement.

• Manage and oversee daily operations of the home.

• Provide leadership and supervision to your team, as part of Beacon’s senior management team.

• Develop and implement high quality care plans and risk assessments to keep our children safe and happy.

• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and Local Authority requirements.

Experience:

• Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or

equivalent.

• Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

• Significant experience of working within a similar setting and managing Ofsted inspections.

• Strong leadership abilities to effectively manage a team.

• Excellent organisational skills to oversee daily operations and ensure smooth functioning of the home.

• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures.

• Ability to supervise and train staff members, providing guidance and support as needed.

Skills:

• Passion and commitment to making a positive difference to the lives of young people.

• Commitment to the Beacon’s organisational values, which are integrity, children-first, ambition, community and vision.

• Resilient and strong communicator.

• Proactive approach with ideas for continual improvements in all areas.

Benefits:

• Company Equity Scheme for Founding Managers

• £65k base salary plus up to £10k bonus based on realistic targets in Year 1

• A career path and development opportunities as we grow, progression to Director or CEO level.

• Generous refer a friend scheme.

• Comprehensive training and support, including financial assistance to complete relevant training and qualifications.

Beacon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS, pre-employment checks including references. We are a diverse and equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.