Registered Children's Home Manager

Registered Children's Home Manager

Taunton, Somerset

£27,030 - £33,640

A private provider of therapeutic residential care for young people with EBD are currently looking to recruit a Home Manager for a small home near Taunton, Somerset.

The purpose of this role:

• ensure that the Home meets the standards and expectations of its Statement of Purpose
• safeguard and promote the welfare of young people and to ensure that the quality of care provided is consistent with National Minimum Standards
• establish and maintain a competent, motivated and confident staff team and to offer leadership, managerial direction, guidance and support to staff at all levels
• ensure that the Home’s policies and procedures are adhered to and that resources are managed effectively
• develop systems for the efficient administration of the Home and to ensure that the fabric of the Home, equipment, appliances and grounds are maintained to the highest order in accordance with Health and Safety requirements
• be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints
• liaise with Local Authorities, Health and other professionals to achieve best outcomes for young people
• actively promote the Home’s equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice policies.

The successful candidate will have NVQ4/5 Social Care qualification or equivalent, along with managerial experience of working with young people that display challenging behaviour.