Registered Children’s Home Manager

Job Description

Job description

Medsolve have a superb opportunity for Registered Manager to provide care and support within a Children’s Home based in Gateshead.

Salary:

up to £55,000 working full time, plus an extensive benefits package, career progression.

About the Manager role:

• We are looking for someone who is tenacious and passionate, with the ability to connect with those they meet and build meaningful and productive working relationships.
• We are passionate about promoting and encouraging independence and life skills for our young people, ensuring that their safety and well-being underpins every decision we make

Requirements of the Home Manager:

• Must have experience In Residential Children’s Social Care with a minimum of two years’ experience, Ideally as a deputy or senior member of staff.
• An understanding of Trauma Informed Care and therapeutic background. a working knowledge of PACE and effective understanding of what a therapeutic placement looks like for children Is advantageous or a willingness to learn.
• Strong leadership and effective communication skills with a very nurturing side and string Interpersonal skills.
• Hold a Level 3 NVQ Diploma In Residential Childcare / Health and Social Care Children’s Workforce (or equivalent) Or have a NVQ Level 5 In Residential Childcare or equivalent or be willing to work towards this qualification within two years.
• Must have at least one years’ experience In a management and supervisory role.
• Be able and wiling to pass an Ofsted Fit Person Interview.
• UK Driving Licence.
• Confidence and Understanding of The Children’s Homes Regulations and all legislation associated with the running of a registered Children’s Home.
• Confidence when dealing with people, the ability to challenge, guide and mentor.
• A clear DBS and positive references from all companies where you have worked with children or vulnerable adults.
• The ability and strength of character to deal with challenging situations a non – consequential and nurturing way with the confidence to set appropriate boundaries and Implement the companies policies and procedures.
• The ability to be empathetic and work therapeutically to make a difference to our children’s lives by providing consistent and passionate care.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Supervising: 1 year (required)
• Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Children’s Home Deputy Manager