Temporary Contract initially for 1 year
£31.15 PAYE or £41.66 Umbrella per hour
36 hours Mon to Fri (08:45:AM - 05:00:PM)
Location: Children's Home - Bedfont PlaceHounslow Council is developing a new six-bed residential children's home on Bedfont Lane, expected to open in Spring 2026. This project serves children with complex needs, offering a stable environment. This is the borough's first new council-run home in over a decade, designed to support care-experienced children.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and develop a newly recruited team, including:
o 2 Deputy Managers
o 3 Senior Residential Support Workers
o 10 Residential Support Workers (including 4 Waking Night staff)
o Handy Person
o Cook
o Domestic Cleaner
* Oversee all onboarding, induction, and training processes for new staff.
* Support preparations for Ofsted registration, including reviewing and contributing to required documentation.
* Act as the registered manager on the Ofsted application, undertake the Ofsted interview, and manage the registration visit.
* Ensure the home is ready for opening on completion of construction, maintaining high standards of safeguarding, quality, and compliance.
* Provide flexible support during occasional on‑call duties or when children's needs require additional time.
Qualifications
* QCF Level 3 or equivalent - Required
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare - Desirable (applicants must have started or be willing to enrol).
Requirements
* Within the last 5 years, worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.
* Once appointed to the role, a successful Ofsted Fit Person interview must be completed within 6 months.
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Comprehensive understanding of Ofsted requirements and children's residential care regulations.
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Salary description
£31.15 - £41.66 per hour