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Job description
Our client a specialist provider of children’s residential social care in the Surrey area are currently seeking a dedicated, experienced Registered Manager to lead one of their Ofsted registered homes.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and shape a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
Your role:-
* Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the well-being and safety of the children and implementing care plans.
* Working closely with external stakeholders and promote a positive and nurturing environment for the children.
* Lead a passionate care team
* Ensure high standards of care and compliance.
* Drive positive outcomes for children and young people you support.
About You:-
* Two years of experience in managing or working in a children's residential care home as a Deputy or Registered Manager is essential.
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection laws
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
* Understanding of trauma-informed care and therapeutic interventions
* Excellent organizational and decision-making skills
* Relevant qualification in social work, child care, or a related field
* Evidenced ability to build relationships with children who have not experienced stable relationships in the past
* Provide good leadership to the staff team, and work with them to overcome the difficulties they may face in helping children to thrive and stay safe
* Use their skills in multi-disciplinary working to coordinate the completion and delivery of a child’s care plan
* Challenge the contribution of colleagues to get children the help that they need, or to further promote children’s aspirations
If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey within children's residential care, we’d love to hear from you!
All successful applicants will be subject to full references and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check