Registered Children's Home Manager (Dual Homes) | Children's Residential Service | Skelmersdale
Registered Children's Home Manager (Dual Homes) | Children's Residential Service | Skelmersdale
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£ 49764 - 53888
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Salary 49764 - 53888 Per Annum Permanent Full Time 37 Hours Per Week Skelmersdale
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Registered Childrens Home Manager (Dual Homes)
Location: Skelmersdale Lancashire
49764 - 53888
We are currently recruiting
As part of our exciting expansion we are introducing new roles and looking for dynamic and compassionate DualRegistered Childrens Home Managers to join our team.
Where Our Children Live is a programme of work focusing on creating Lancashire homes for Lancashire children as part of a modernisation and expansion of Childrens Residential Childcare at Lancashire County Council.
As part of the Residential Leadership Team this position involves overseeing the daily operations of two Childrens Homes ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. The Dual Registered Manager is responsible for leading and mentoring two teams of Residential Childcare Workers supported by four Deputy Managers.
The ideal candidate for this role will have relevant qualifications in social care or a related field with proven experience in managing Childrens Homes or similar settings. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential along with a genuine commitment to the well-being and development of our children. Excellent organisational and time-management skills are required to handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
Personal attributes such as empathy compassion resilience and integrity are considered essential for this role. The Dual Registered Manager must have a caring and empathetic approach to working with children and staff the ability to handle challenging situations with patience and professionalism and a strong sense of ethics and integrity in all aspects of the role.
What we are looking for
- A passion for working with children and a commitment to their well-being.
- An QCF5 or NVQ 5 Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in the management of a Childrens Home.
- Experience of working successfully at a managerial level to develop a high performing team.
- Driving license and has access to a vehicle this is an essential car user post
Why join us
- Generous annual leave allocation 25 days (rising to 32 days after five years service) plus eight days bank holidays and two extra statutory days
- Comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working arrangements
- Health and Wellbeing Initiatives including wellness programs and other services includingOccupational Health Services Cycle to work scheme Eyesight test contribution and our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous annual leave maternity paternity and adoption leave policies.
- Access to various discounts (e.g. Viv Up) on products and services including local businesses national retailers and car purchase schemes.
- Free parking and all meals/drinks included when on shift
- Stable experienced management team and dedicated Head of Service
- Extensive training programme including funded apprenticeships up to degree level
How to apply
You should demonstrate in your application how you meet the requirements of the job description by uploading a copy of your CV and Supporting Statement.
Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat contact Lee Byrneonemail
Interviews: Held on Thursdays of each week.
Lancashire County Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement at any time prior to the stated closing date. This decision may be made without prior notice and is at the sole discretion of Lancashire County Council. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly as we may fill the position before the advertised closing date.
The post you are applying for is covered by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description & Person Specification
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
