Sanctuary Social Care is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Residential Children's Home Manager to fill a full-time role within a Children's Services based in Croydon.
The salary for this permanent Residential Children's Home Manager job is £38,000 - £42,000 per annum.
Duties:
- To supervise and offer constructive feedback and be involved in the assessment and supervision of staff
- To ensure children and young people are safeguarded as appropriate. To report/record safeguarding concerns in accordance with guidance and regulation and company policy.
- To embody the organisational values in management behaviours and staff engagement.
- To advise on policies and procedures to reflect the aims and objectives of the home, to develop systems for monitoring progress towards the achievement of such aims and objectives.
- To ensure that services are delivered according to the Statement of Purpose for the home and guidance.
- To access the development needs of young people and to monitor and improve the home's support plan and practices for each young person
Requirements:
- Desirable: A recognised and relevant professional social work qualification (Degree / Diploma in Social Work).
- Registered on Social Work England.
- Management experience is essential.
- Level 5 or Formal Certificated Study at an appropriate level which includes the following elements: child development, childcare legislation and communication techniques.
- Experience or understanding of working in a therapeutic environment.
- NVQ or Diploma Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Children's Services or equivalent
- Experience of Managing a Residential children service
- Experience of working within a children's residential care setting or similar
- Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Service or equivalent
- GCSE in Maths and English at C Grade of above
- Knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding
- Ability to drive and holds a current driving licence
Contact:
This Residential Children's Home Manager job is advertised by Neil Clements; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
