Era Care Limited are looking for anOfsted Registered Childrens Home Manager working with vulnerable children and adolescents between 11 and 18 years old with Emotional and behaviour difficulties at our home in Harlow, Essex.
In short:
You will be Registered Manager for a small (three-bedded) Children's Home. The postholder will be responsible for managing all aspects of running the Home, from medium to long term planned placements (N.B. emergency short-term placements are also occasionally accommodated) to ensure young people are supported and prepared to move on to independent living.
To ensure that high levels of emotional and physical care, appropriate activities, comfortableaccommodation and the service of keyworkers are planned, provided and applied inaccordance with homes Procedures and Procedures.
You will be supported in your role with regular supervisions and enrolled within the Companys extensive training
Centralised Personnel, Finance and Maintenance based at Head Office which allows the staff teams to focus their time on doing what they do best i.e. supporting, developing and advocating for the young people in their care.Required
Knowledge of Residential Childcare with a minimum of a Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and a Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or be prepared to complete the qualification - a contribution may be required dependant on funding.
At least two years' experience of residential childcare within the last five years with at least one years' experience at senior level/
You must have a good knowledge and working understanding of Childrens Homes Regulations 2015, The Quality Standards and the Ofsted requirements.
Your working hours would be 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday plus on-call service (rota) however due to the nature of the work we may require you to be flexible around these hours should your work load necessitate you to work outside of these hours.
In an emergency situation you may be required to attend the home and cover a shift; shifts times are 10:00 until 23:00 sleep in the home back on duty at 08:00 and finish at 10:30 - this scenario is rare but can happen.
- Full training provided
- Casual wear
- Blue Light Card Scheme eligibility
- Performance Bonus
- Company Pension (NOW:pensions)
- Healthcare (Vision and Oral)
- Discounted gym membership
Interviews are held at the Head Office based in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
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