Children’s Home Manager

Cheddar, Somerset

Up to £50k + £10k performance bonus + £5k welcome bonus

Are you a Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager looking for the next step in your career?

I am looking for a Registered Manager for a 3 bedded service providing a home to children and young people with mental health issues and emotional and behavioural disorders.  The home is rated as ‘Good’ with Ofsted and is part of a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK. 

In this role you will:

• Manage the residential home on a day-to-day basis
• Liaise with other departments and external agencies to ensure that the young people receive appropriate plans, programmes and support
• Coach, support and develop staff, including supervision, to maximise their performance and ensure high standards of care
• Assist in budget preparation and manage and control budgets
• Interpret and implement changes in legislation relating to occupancy to ensure any requirements are met
• Identify resourcing needs and the ongoing selection, training and development of staff

                                            

For this rewarding role you must have:

• A professional social work qualification, QCF Level 5 in Leadership in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or be working towards this
• Managerial experience within a similar environment
• 2 years residential care experience
• A full UK driving licence   
• Experience of project/ work planning, monitoring and reviewing
• A knowledge of basic accounting principles and the ability to interpret financial information

For more information on this fantastic role, please call Elite Care on 01604 879345.

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