Children’s Home Assistant Manager

Salary: £27,456 per year

We are looking for a Registered Manager with over 3 years managerial experience to join our team for our 2 Bed Children’s Home in the Cannock area which supports Children & Young People with LD needs.

Holding the NVQ Level 5 Leadership and Management is desired but not essential, but candidate must be willing to work towards this. The successful candidate must have competent IT skills, access to own transport.

Candidate must also have previous experience within a Children’s Residential setting within a managerial role and have previously been OFSTED rated “GOOD” and above.

Job Knowledge and Experience
To have a minimum of five year’s experience working as a home manager and deputy manager in a residential childcare or a directly related field.

Thorough knowledge of child development issues.

Detailed understanding of Children’s Home Regulations 2015, Health and Safety Requirements, Equal Opportunities, Anti-Discriminatory Practice and other relevant legislation.

Understanding of a variety of different therapeutic models.

Demonstrable experience in controlling expenditure.

Experience of assessment, care planning, and review.

Skills and Abilities
Ability to support, manage and develop staff.

Ability to work within agreed systems and demonstrate problem-solving skills.

Good organisational skills and a high standard of written work.

Ability to communicate effectively and promote effective relationships with a range of professionals and young people.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Willing to work unsocial hours, flexible and self-motivated.

Good physical and mental health.

Ability to work to targets and deadlines.

Please note

Candidate will be Safer Recruitment and DBS checked before formal employment is offered.

Salary – Up to £27,456excluding £3600 sleep-ins