Ofsted Registered Manager

Children’s Service Manager (Residential)

Penrith

Salary: Up to £55,000

Fantastic Benefits

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Ofsted Registered Manager to take on a pioneering role as part of the new Multi-Building Registration Ofsted Policy Guidance. This rare opportunity will allow you to play a key role in shaping the future of the children's residential sector. We are proud to be the first Private Provider in England to be registered under this new MBR operating model.

As Registered Manager, you have the chance to truly make a positive impact on the lives of children. Our specialized care focuses on high-intensity assessments, with the ultimate goal of successfully transitioning children into permanent homes. We prioritize stability, safety, health, wellbeing, relationships, and preparing for independence and life in the wider world.

Great Benefits Including:

• Annual Leave: You will receive 33 days of annual leave, running from March to February.
• Additional leave: Additional leave awarded at 2 and 5 years of service.
• Training Academy: Comprehensive and thorough induction and welcome program.
• Bonuses: Receive a bonus of £1000 for each successful referral you make.
• Pension: Automatic enrollment into our Company pension scheme.
• Recognition Awards: Monthly Heroes Awards to celebrate the success of you and your team.
• Wellbeing support: Excellent health and wellbeing benefits, including Private Medical Insurance, an employee assistance program, access to a virtual GP, and discounts on various healthcare services. Additionally, discounted gym memberships are available to promote overall wellness.
• Life Assurance: 2 times your annual salary in life assurance coverage.
• Discounts: Access to various discount schemes, providing savings on popular brands, restaurants, cinemas, and other leisure outlets.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Operations Manager, and with support from an Assistant Manager, you will effectively manage a Multi-Building Registration.
• Take charge of the leadership, management, and operation of your service, supporting children who stay with us for approximately 4 months.
• Utilize your positive outlook and ability to see beyond behaviors to work towards the progression and development of the children under your care.
• Provide operational direction and ensure the effective running of the service to meet its statement of purpose.
• Mentor and support our residential support workers to help them reach their full potential.
• Collaborate and work in partnership with external agencies.

Key Qualities:

• Minimum of 12 months experience managing a Residential Children's Home.
• Extensive experience managing a team of support workers.
• In-depth knowledge of SCCIF and Children's Home Regulations and Quality standards.
• Ideally, you have achieved a Level 5 Leadership and Management Diploma.
• Creative and passionate about working with children.
• Ability to collaborate and support the team to deliver an exceptional service.
• Possession of a full, valid UK driving license and access to your own transport.

Why choose a career with us?

• We are a leading specialist in providing residential care for children who have experienced trauma and adversity.
• We prioritize your professional development and support you in achieving industry recognized qualifications.
• We foster a culture of respect, adaptability, and collaboration, making work enjoyable and meaningful.
• We celebrate even the smallest achievements, which helps create significant outcomes for our people and communities.

For more information or to apply for this great opportunity as an Ofsted Registered Manager in Penrith please contact Chloe at Connect Care Recruitment.

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