Children’s Services Registered Manager – Intake & Assessment

Location: Acocks Green, Birmingham
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Home Size: New Intake & Assessment Children’s Home (EBD)

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
• £5,000 welcome bonus upon successful registration
• £5,000 annual quality and commercial bonus
• Participation in a Management Incentive Plan (MIP)
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Management Development Training Programme
• Continuous development through an in-house Leadership Academy
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Programme
• Recommend-a-Friend scheme
• Team rewards, including discounts at restaurants and family attractions
• Long Service Awards
• Opportunity to lead and develop a brand-new Intake & Assessment home
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities within a large national children’s care provider

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (preferred), or willingness to enrol within 6 months of starting
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care
• At least 1 year’s experience in a supervisory role within the last 5 years
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, SCCIF and childcare legislation
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (EBD)
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and managing challenging behaviour
• Strong leadership, organisational and budget management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and develop a high-performing residential team
• Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people in care
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the opening and registration of a new Intake & Assessment children’s home
• Develop and implement comprehensive, child-centred care plans
• Build, lead and develop a high-quality residential staff team
• Oversee recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development
• Ensure children receive safe, nurturing and high-quality care at all times
• Establish systems for consulting with young people about the care they receive
• Allocate and oversee Key Workers for each child
• Maintain high standards of care in line with the home’s Statement of Purpose and regulatory requirements
• Manage safeguarding concerns, complaints and child protection matters effectively
• Work in partnership with parents, carers, social workers and other professionals
• Chair and contribute to care planning and review meetings
• Promote a positive, trauma-informed and child-centred culture throughout the home
• Ensure the home achieves and maintains at least a Good Ofsted rating
• Manage the home effectively within agreed budget and commercial expectations
• Maintain accurate records, reports and compliance documentation

To apply for this role please call Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904570050 or send your CV for immediate attention to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com