Registered Manager – Children’s Home

Job Description

We€™re looking for an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager of Children€™s Homes to join an established organisation as they open their next Registered Children€™s home in South East London. Having undergone extensive refurbishment to ensure that it is a welcoming and homely environment, the home is almost ready to go and they now require e a Registered Manager who will register with Ofsted and then start to manage new referrals into the home, working closely with the Local Authority, Social Workers and Young People to ensure a smooth transition. On offer is a salary of £55,000 – £65,000 and the opportunity to set up and manage a brand new service, recruiting all staff and setting the bar of how care and support should be delivered under your leadership. As a Registered Manager you€™ll be responsible for; * Assessment and evaluation of new referrals and manging a smooth transition into the home * Ensuring that Ofsted standards are being met * Management of the home€™s budget and expenditure * Develop quality assurance systems * Deliver effective leadership to the staff team, that promotes a positive culture of open practise * Ensuring the staff rota is effective What we€™re looking for; * It is essential that you have experience of working within a children€™s home as either a Deputy Manager or a Registered Manager * Experience of working with children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties * You€™ll demonstrate a sound understanding of Ofsted requirements * At least 2 years management experience in a relevant children€™s setting within the last 5 years. * QCF level 5 or equivalent in Leadership and Management for Social care (Children and Young People) Interested? To be considered for the Registered Children€™s Home Manager position, please click apply to send your CV to Laura at Thendon Resourcing. Or give me a call to find out more. We€™ll contact you within 1-2 business days to discuss your application further.