Job Description

Job Title: Children’s Registered Manager - Solo Provision - Ofsted
Location: Chester
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

About the role:
Liquid personnel have an exclusive opportunity for a Children’s Home Manager to oversee a solo home for a young person with backgrounds of EBD and CSE. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experience Children’s Manager or deputy wanting to utilise their experience and knowledge to shape the future of this home.

You will be working for a fantastic children’s home provider across the northwest who solely focus on the positive outcomes of young people using therapeutic approaches, by providing solo provisions to give the young person direct 1-1 support, to build and repair relationships and to give them the skills for a successful future!

As the Home Manager you will:

• Oversee the daily operations of the children’s home, including the management of staff, budget, and resources
• Proactively lead the staff team, consistently in conjunction with the deputy with the aim of creating and delivering a safe warm environment in which children and young people can achieve positive outcomes.
• Providing leadership and guidance to staff, including regular performance reviews
• Working collaboratively with external agencies, including social workers, healthcare providers, and education professionals, to ensure that each child receives the highest quality care and support
• Ensure that the home is a safe and welcoming environment for the young people, and that their needs and preferences are respected and prioritised
• Maintain accurate records and reports, and ensure that all administrative tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a children’s ofsted registered home
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management – Residential childcare (equivalent)
• A thorough understanding of Ofsted regulations, legislations and standards relating to residential care homes for children
• Excellent leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, our young people, and external stakeholders
• Have physical intervention experience or willing to undertake practical training

As well as a whole host of excellent benefits, you’ll enjoy:

• Fantastic pay rates'

• Flexible working arrangements
• Private healthcare
• Rapid Pay
• Free Blue Light Card
• Funded qualifications and personal development opportunities
• Access to our in-house clinical team for support and advice whenever you need it