Position: Registered Children's Home Manager

Salary: £51,000/annum + performance bonuses + health care plan, pension - Starting salary. With scope for further increases in the future. (this is negotiable depending on experience)

Start date: ASAP

Location: Manchester

Hours: Full-time

We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious home manager to work alongside our leadership team, at a residential children's home based in South Manchester. This particular home will house up to 2 children with social and emotion needs, who may exhibit challenging behaviours.

Whether you are deputy manager looking to step up or have experience as a current manager, this is a very exciting opportunity to be a part of a brand-new home and build a loving and caring environment for the children.

You will be required to register as manager through Ofsted and complete the full application.

The Trust offers specialised long-term residential care for children up to the age of 18 years with social, emotion and mental health issues.

The Home:

• This new state of the art children's home is run by our partnered trust who are based in Manchester
• It will have all new modern facilities within its newly refurbished property.
• The Home is located close to public transport links and easily accessible within the Longsight area.
• It is a fantastic place for the children to grow up, with the proper support, giving each child the opportunity to thrive.

Why work for the Trust:

• There are incredible benefits to working with us at the trust! Not only do we have an amazing leadership team we have genuine care for our service users which stems from the personal experience of the directors.
• There will also be great financial benefits as manager of the home such as a separate performance bonus' which can be negotiated.
• If you do not already have your level 5 NVQ then you can start the training whilst on the job.
• All staff will complete a full induction and training programme prior to starting any position, which includes onsite training from our occupation therapist and clinical psychologist.
• Amazing management who provide a great work environment and fully understand the difficulties surrounding supporting children with challenging behaviours and SEN.
• The trust is dedicated in supporting its staff in advancing their career with opportunities for progression through CPD courses and/or college courses.
• As manager one of the most difficult aspects of the job is staff retention and management. At the trust we are offering several fantastic loyalty and performance schemes to further boost earnings within the company for all staff, as seen below:
• Meals and amenities will be provided on the job.

Your Rolls & Responsibilities:

• The manager of the home will work directly with the responsible individual and director to run the home as a cohesive team.
• You will actively promote tolerance, equality, and diversity, and challenge any discriminatory behaviours.
• You must ensure that the children and young people's safety and well-being is appropriately protected at all times.
• Working with your deputy to update care plans, behaviour plans and risk assessments for all residents at the home.
• You must have and maintain a good working knowledge of the Ofsted policies and procedure, as well as the children's home inspection framework, which can be found on the government website.
• Have a real passion for supporting children with Autism and Learning Difficulties, as the trust are looking for someone who shares their vision.
• Manage relationships with local authorities to ensure that the right children and being supported at the home.

Requirements:

• In order to qualify as a registered manager, you must have completed your level 3 NVQ in residential support, as well as be willing to undertake, completed or have started your level 5 NVQ in management and leadership.
• Good working knowledge of child-centred practice and positive behaviour support.
• You must have a fully enhanced DBS on the update service. If you do not currently have a DBS, then we can help with your application for a new DBS.
• At least 2 years in the last 5 years working in a residential children's home.
• Prior experience working with children with challenging behaviours and emotional needs.
• At least 1 year experience in a managerial role (deputy manager or manager) ideally in a residential SEND setting.
• You will be subject to all relevant checks to comply with safer recruitment guidelines and provide all relevant documentation.
• Provide a CV with a full history with an explanation for all gaps.

If you are interested in this amazing opportunity, then please do not hesitate to send over your CV by applying for the position and/or call on #removed# and ask for Daniel.