Children's home Manager

We are currently supporting a Local Authority in the South West to recruit a Registered Manager to look after one of their Childrens Homes that is currently preparing for Ofsted. This authority has spared no expense in terms of the refurbishment of the building, which comprises a mix of traditional bedrooms (all en-suite) and self-contained semi-independent flats for up to 8 young people. The accommodation is of an exceptionally high standard as they want their young people to have the best start when supporting them in care and with their transition to independence.

We are now ready to recruit to this key management position and are seeking applications from professionals who are passionate about leading this flagship service and ensuring that their most vulnerable young people are supported to effectively manage this huge transition into adulthood.

If you are an aspiring or experienced Registered Manager who is committed to improving outcomes and being at the forefront of this exciting service development, we would like to hear from you. We're particularly interested in hearing from established managers or deputies with leadership skills backed up by demonstrable outcomes regarding the children's homes you've been leading over the last 2+ years. We'd also be interested in hearing from qualified social workers who currently have line management responsibilities and are interested in broadening their experience and expertise from fieldwork into this regulated service, and for whom comprehensive support and training would be available.

There are lots of opportunities for you to join a workforce with great training and career development, supported by our highly regarded Social Work Academy. As part of this support, we have also appointed a dedicated Specialist Advanced Educator for Residential Care, whose focus is to support each of our children's homes to develop outstanding services for our children and young people.

As well as your experience of working in children's homes and/or aspirations to develop expertise within this area of regulated service provision, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post:

• level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care (or nearing completion/able to begin the programme) or an equivalent qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work (or equivalent).
• evidence of continued professional development.
• a full driving licence and willingness to drive.
• DBS clearance