Location: Middlesbrough
Hours: 40-Hour Contract
Total Package: up to £55,000 per annum
Includes a KPI Linked Bonus up to 10% annually
The Role
We are looking to recruit an exceptional Registered Manager with a proven track record of delivery in the sector to lead a new children’s home in Middlesbrough.
Our client is a provider of specialist residential care that accommodates children and young people aged 7 to 18 years old of both sexes who experience emotional and behavioural difficulties and mild learning difficulties.
There is accommodation for up to four children and young people with the capacity to support with short-term outreach care in some cases and accelerated admissions, dependent upon compatibility and suitable space within the home.
As Registered Manager you will provide effective leadership within the home and oversee all aspects of budgets, care planning, risk management strategies and safeguarding whilst maintaining compliance with all Ofsted regulations.
Through effective leadership and by adopting a caring and compassionate approach you will ensure a safe, warm and nurturing environment for each child combined with the excellent delivery of care.
You will be expected to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team whilst promoting the home’s ethos and child first approach.
Looking ahead, you’ll also play a part in expanding the service giving you the chance to influence the lives of more children and young people whilst leading multiple teams across the organisation.
What we are looking for
Our client recognises and celebrates everyone as an individual and will offer ongoing support to help you achieve your own goals. You will have the opportunity to build a successful career with an emphasis on progression and development so that you can realise your true potential.
Here’s what we need from you:
· A positive ‘can do’ attitude - a team player with a genuine passion for helping others
· A committed and enthusiastic leader with a passion to make a difference
· You must be resilient, empathetic and have a genuine passion for young people.
· Ability to develop and implement effective leadership strategies
· Trustworthy with exceptionally high standards
· Clear and effective communication with the care team and with external stakeholders including families and social workers.
· Experience of managing an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children’s home
· Level 5 Diploma qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
· A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
Salary and Benefits
The following sector leading salary and benefits package is on offer for the right candidate:
· Salary - Base salary of up to £55,000 per annum
· Bonuses - up to 10% KPI related annual bonus
· Annual Leave - Rewarded with 33 days holiday per year
· Training - A full initial induction, plus a full 6 month supported induction.
· Career Progression - Opportunities to grow your career with our Regional Manager pathway.
· Recognition - We have team member of the month recognition with a monthly reward.
· Meals provided - during work hours
· Enhanced Holidays - for service of 2 years, you will gain 1-day additional leave. For 5 years’ service you will receive an additional 2 days
Salary description
£55000.00 - £55000.00 per year