Registered Manager opportunity for a childcare focussed individual in Bridgewater, Somerset…
We are currently looking for a residential childcare managerial professional join my well established clients team as a Registered Manager to lead the opening of one of their new homes. This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic, childcare centred individual to take ownership of a 4 bed EBD focussed home and help shape the lives of young people in need, alongside the opportunity to build a strong committed team.

Role Requirements:

• You will manage a 4 bedded children’s home in a rural area and manage a staff team of 9 to ensure a high quality of care is delivered to young people that provides a positive and enriching living experience that meets their needs and achieves the best possible outcomes for each of the young people.
• You will be accountable for the smooth and efficient management and administration of the home and to undertake wider operational tasks as and when required.
• Ensuring the home and staff are always operating with the young peoples safeguarding and wellbeing in mind.
• Must be able to produce, update and monitor plans, reports etc. and deliver to deadlines and demonstrate an organised, efficient and flexible approach to their managerial duties.
• Must be able to lead, motivate, manage and develop all members of the staff team within an open and enthusiastic culture which includes the delivery of training.
• Must ensure that the Company is represented professionally to outside agencies and within the local community and contribute towards the development of the Company.

About you
Qualifications:

• You must have a recognised social work qualification i.e. QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People) and QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years’ previous experience within the last 5 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and, for at least 1 year, requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.
• Must be licensed to drive a manual gear car and have use of own car with business insurance (proof will need to be supplied as part of onboarding) and be able to undertake on-call duties (on average 2 on call duties a month).

Experience

• Experience working with children and young people, in a childcare focussed residential setting.
• Committed to the wellbeing of young people and the ability to apply this to the smooth running of the home
• Previous successful experience in a managerial role such as a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, especially with children and young people and with your colleagues
• Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Children’s Home legislation and inspection requirements for OFSTED and a thorough knowledge of child protection/safeguarding procedures and protocols.
• A positive, can-do, warming demeanour within the work place.

Recruitment Timeline:
We are keen to appoint the right candidate and encourage prompt applications. The recruitment process includes initial screenings, followed by interviews with shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will receive an offer subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
To apply, please submit your CV and application form.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Courtney on 01926 356 547 or email courtney@hamptonsresourcing.com