Join a fantastic organisation running a children's home in Canterbury - attractive bonus scheme in place

Care Manager / Registered Manager - Children's Home
Canterbury
Permanent - 40 hours per week inclusive of on call duties
Up to £48,000 per annum depending on experience


Company/Organisation:
This fantastic National Children's services provider currently care for thousands of children through their Residential Homes, Fostering Service, Schools/Academies, Multi-Disciplinary and Integrated Sites. They specialise in working with children and young people who have complex needs including: behavioural, emotional, social, learning, physical or combination.
They are currently looking for a Care/Registered Manager to manage and run a 7 bed children's residential home in Canterbury.

Role:
You will maintain the smooth running of the home by promoting a harmonious culture by co-ordinating, supervising, directing and facilitating the team in delivering high standards of care. Protection and support to the children and young people by facilitating their physical, psychological, emotional and social development.
You will ensure that the children and young person's primary and developmental needs are priority by working to develop a strong caring ethos based on the organisation's statement of purpose. Creating a safe environment in which the children and young people feel emotionally & physically secure, facilitating the guidance & the development of their self-esteem and full potential.

Skills/Experience required:

* Knowledge of Management theories
* Management Qualifications
* Management training & experience
* Training in supportive skills (i.e. counselling)
* Basic knowledge of IT
* Knowledge of Equal opportunities & diversity models
* Up to date knowledge of Childcare & Child Protection Laws
* Child related/Social care qualifications
* Experience in operational & strategic management skills of children, staff & service Resources
* Experience of working with abused children in a residential setting
* Experience of facilitating, organising and directing & developing teams
* Experience of using childcare Standards & best practise model to guide decision making
* Awareness of group dynamics in residential setting, experience of translating policy into practice
* You will be subject to mandatory onboarding background checks


Benefits:
Join a fantastic organisation with supportive upper management and:

* Salary up to £48,000 depending on experience
* 34 days annual leave entitlement
* Welcome bonus of £5,000 upon completion of 6 months probation
* Potential to earn up to an additional £12,000 per annum as part of the company bonus scheme
* 4 weeks paid sick leave per year


What you need to do now
If you are an experienced Registered/Care Manager with experience across Children's care and are interested in this role click 'apply now' or forward an up to date copy of your CV to Maria or call 01622 235689 .
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