Children's Home Registered Manager

Registered Manager (children's home)

• Newmarket, Suffolk
• 40 hrs a week
• Salary: up to 65,000 per year and a 10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus.
• Plus much more!

School Staffing Solutions are looking for a Children's Home Registered Manager to assist the General Manager in achieving the aims and objectives within the Statement of Purpose of the Children's homes and the wider needs of the whole site .

You will manage a 3 bed home that caters for children aged 12 - 18 years, all of whom require additional support due to mental illness or concerns about them being able to stay safe due to considerable risk of self-injurious behaviours. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, including our on-site clinical team and teachers and will work with the children to support their transitions on from the site following successful achievement of the goals set out in the care plans.

Ideally the right person will have had some experience of working with children suffering with poor mental health, have an understanding of the Mental Health Act or are in fact practicing within this arena at present.

What's on Offer:

• Entry salary up to 65,000 per annum DOE.

• 10,000 Annual quality and commercial bonus.

• As a member of this organisations 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 our in-house Leadership Academy.

Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:

• Employee Assistance Service
• Wellbeing Programme
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Cycle to work
• Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
• Long Service Awards

About you:

Essential Requirements and Experience

• Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care.
• Relevant 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.
• Qualifications: Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application, if not then you must be enrolled on the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post.
• Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Skills: Efficient in; planning, organizing, 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.
• Driving License: Full UK required.

This Children's Home Registered Home position in Newmarket, Suffolk could suit an experienced deputy manager seeking the next step on the career ladder or an experienced manager looking for change. Please get in touch on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.

School Staffing Solutions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.