Childrens Residential Home Manager

Job Description

Childrens Residential Home ManagerAre you an established leader with a proven track record of successfully managing childrens services, who strives for excellence in all aspects of your working lifeLincolnshire County Councils Regulated Services isseeking a permanent Homes Manager to lead and manage a team of Residential Care Officers in our long term childrens home situated on the edge of Spalding.About the roleOur aim is to achieve family reunification, or alternatively work towards other preferredchoices which may be to remain at Albion Street, foster care, independent living, supported lodgings, or specialised residential care. As the Registered Manager you will want to go above and beyond in ensuring that the children you and your care team lookafter have a children experience that they will reflect on and carry with them into adulthood, enriching their lives.The ideal candidate for this role will be resilient and have a passion for what you do on a day-to-day basis; able to take accountability andresponsibility for the service, always ensuring the best possible service for those living and working within it. We would be interested in hearing from people with different hobbies such as Arts & Craft, Groundwork, DIY, Woodwork etc.About the teamAlbionStreet, provides care and accommodation for 6 young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties between the ages of 8 years and 17 years. Our friendly team is made up of inspiring Residential Care Officers who create a safe, nurturing and stimulatingenvironment for children and young people that live here. "One of the best things about my role is engaging with the children and teaching them new hobbies". "No two days are ever the same and I get to see children develop and grow". These are some of thethings our staff have to say about their roles.Our staff pride themselves on the homely environments they create within the home and hope to always exceed each childs needs - this allows them to express their emotions, grow as children & young people andall within a safe and "home" environment.About youTo be successful in this role, you will need to have: a proven track record of effective and engaging leadership not only with a team of residential care officers but also with stakeholders, statutory agenciesand external multidisciplinary teams. proven management experience within childrens residential services a QCF level 5 in Leadership and Management or equivalent qualificationsAbout our OfferAlong with a competitive salary we are offering: a pension, a comprehensivebenefits package including excellent discount schemes, cycle to work, civil service sports council membership many areas for professional support and development.If this sounds like your next career move, then please read through the full Job Description toensure you meet the role requirements and to help you do the best application possible.If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Dave Clarke on .Applicants must provide two references, a full employment historyand evidence to verify their eligibility to work in the UK.Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.On occasion we receivesignificantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointmentshould the closing date be brought forward. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for similar positions.Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguardingand promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Fluency DutyIn accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customersand provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.