Job Description

Are you an accomplished and dedicated leader committed to providing exceptional care for children and young people? We have an opportunity within a national service which has over 50 residential homes plus independent schools….

• New 2 bed children's home in Pontefract
• Ages 8-18

Role and Responsibilities

• This role will be best suited to an experienced Registered Manager who enjoys mentoring others and takes a considerate and progressive approach to leadership.
• You will be able to create a family environment for young people in line with our therapeutic parenting ethos, which encourages development through a warm and nurturing approach.
• With the full support of an experienced senior management team, care professionals and in-house psychology team, you will oversee all aspects of home running. You will promote the development of a high-quality, stimulating, and educationally rich environment in which children and young people can thrive.
• Hours of work are 40 per week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility can be considered.
• You will receive a 10 % discretionary bonus per annum.
• £4000 Joining bonus, payable on successful registration.
• Support with relocation costs from within the UK.
• 33 days annual leave per annum
• Funded relevant and essential qualifications.
• Auto-enrolment into salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance / Death in Service x 2 basic salary
• Access to employee benefits portal, with the opportunity to purchase items such as cars, tech and memberships through a salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cash back health care plan (Medicash), allows you to claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling and much more.
• Blue Light Card for store discounts
• An employee referral scheme

You must have….

• Level 4 Children and Young people Practitioner Qualification or Level 3 Residential Childcare.
• Two years' experience, within the past five years, working in children's residential care,
• One year's experience within the past five years, leading or supervising employees in a care home environment,
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills,
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills,
• A willingness to attain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Management,
• Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding children and young people,
• Exceptional knowledge of safer recruitment practices
• Proficient IT skills and experience in using Microsoft packages,
• A full, valid UK driver's license
  
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