Location: Accrington & Bury
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum, including bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £65,000 per annum, including bonus.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Death in service – 3x annual salary.
• Buy and sell annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme.
• Christmas bonus/vouchers.
• Free staff meals.
• Company vehicle available for each home.
• Funded training.
• Paid induction.
• Management Development Programme.
• Generous budgets for activities and experiences.
• 33 days annual leave – 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• High-quality residential homes and working environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the children’s residential home.
• Lead, motivate, develop and support a strong residential care team.
• Create a warm, nurturing and supportive environment where children and young people can thrive.
• Ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children remains the highest priority.
• Promote independence, life skills and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure the home operates in full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and relevant legislation.
• Maintain high standards of care and ensure the home can evidence effective practice.
• Lead by example and ensure a therapeutic approach is embedded throughout the home.
• Organise staffing patterns and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
• Facilitate staff training, development and professional practice.
• Ensure children have access to appropriate services and support.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, social workers, local authorities and other professionals.
• Monitor the quality of care provided and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain effective safeguarding arrangements and promote a strong safeguarding culture.
• Support the registration and ongoing development of the home.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within residential childcare.
• Experience working with children and young people with challenging behaviours, including mental health and behavioural difficulties.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.
• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong knowledge of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Good understanding of the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004 and other relevant legislation.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to build, develop and support a high-performing staff team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Full UK driving licence.