Vacancy: Registered Manager
Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience) + bonuses
About the company:
Juventas is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, focused upon delivering high-quality services to vulnerable children and young people.
We provide care and support to looked after children in residential and semi-Independent supported accommodation. All employees work as a team to safeguard children and provide them with the necessary guidance to enable them to live a positive and meaningful life as they approach adulthood.
Job Description:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed children's home in Cambridgeshire, supporting looked after children with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD). This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an established team, working closely with the Regional Manager/RI, and you will play a key role in shaping a positive and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
Key Responsibilities in brief:
- Lead the running of a children's home.
- Provide strong values-driven leadership to your staff team
- Ensure that the home meets and exceeds the Children's Home Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
- Create a safe and caring environment where children are inspired to achieve
- Work closely with the Regional Manager/RI to continually drive quality, performance and improvement to the home
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with local authorities, professionals and other stakeholders
About You:
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting.
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, Children's Home (England) Regs 2015 and Quality Standards
- A level 5 diploma in leadership and management for residential childcare, or currently working towards, is essential
- Confident, approachable and inspirational leader
- A passion for improving the lives of children
Benefits:
- Opportunity to shape and grow a new group of children's homes
- Professional development and progression opportunities
- Company benefits package including Medicash, Perkbox, extra annual leave, life insurance, critical illness cover etc.
- Being part of a supportive and forward thinking organisation with clear values
Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Everyone who works with children and young people has a responsibility for keeping them safe. Juventas is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of everyone who uses our services. The company is clear that this expectation is the primary duty of all staff and volunteers.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- How many years of management experience do you have working in a residential children's home?
- Do you hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management?
- Do you have a UK driving licence and your own car?
Work Location: In person
