Closing date: 23/02/24
We have two exciting opportunities to join us as a Registered Homes Manager. These roles will manage our dedicated and innovative Children’s Residential Homes in
either Spalding or Lincoln. About the Role Our aim is to achieve family reunification, or alternatively work towards other preferred choices which may be to remain at the home, move to foster care, independent living, supported lodgings, or specialised residential care. As the Registered Manager, you will go
above and beyond
in ensuring that the children you and your team look after are nurtured, praised, and understood. This results in our
children thriving ; from their starting points, the children in our care are making exceptional progress. 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 and responsibility for the service, always ensuring the best possible service for those living and working within it. You would join a larger management team where
peer support and guidance
is provided, and you will be supported by a service lead to assist with the demands of the role. About the Homes Albion Street (Spalding) Albion Street loves and cares for up to 6 children between the ages of 8 years and 17 years, with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our children have experienced trauma and some tricky times in their life, and so we support them with a therapeutic approach, PACE, and two-handed parenting, that will help them to thrive and be the best they can possibly be. Our children are very much loved and nurtured, and hugs and genuine care is what they need and what they get! Every day is different at Albion Street; it can be challenging, but that is equally rewarded by being proud of their progress, recognising their achievements, hearing their laughter, and seeing their smiles whilst also having lots of fun! The Albion Street team is a consistent, stable, amazing group of people who all bring their own individualities and sparkle, giving each and every child commitment and dedication. Robin House (Lincoln) We specialise in providing
excellent in-house
care and support for children and young people who have diverse needs as a result of their early experiences. We endeavour to create a
homely environment
that exceeds the needs of children and young people in our care, enabling them to
express their characters, feel safe, and enrich their lives . The model of care in our home combines trauma-informed practice with social pedagogy, attachment theory, and therapeutic care models to give our children the high level of care they need and deserve. Our caring staff work alongside Complex Needs Mental Health Link Workers and other health professionals to develop individual, personalised therapeutic care plans that you will help develop and support. “Seeing children achieve positive outcomes is by far the best thing” About You To 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 agencies, and external multidisciplinary teams. at least two years management experience within children's residential services. a QCF level 5 in Leadership and Management or equivalent qualifications or be willing to work towards this. the ability to work with Ofsted to ensure the service meets Children’s Homes Regulations including Quality Care Standards. you will be passionate about supporting and developing staff and ensuring the home remains a part of the community. About Our Offer Along with a competitive salary, we are offering: A contributory pension. Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work. Flexible working policies. Career progression opportunities. A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more. Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here:
Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council For an open and informal discussion regarding these roles, please contact Katie Sansom, Service Lead for Children's Residential Estates, by emailing
katie.sansom@lincolnshire.gov.uk Applications close on 23rd February. Interviews will take place on the 11th and 12th March. We wish you the best of luck with your application! 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 receive significantly 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 disappointment should 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 equal positions. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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either Spalding or Lincoln. About the Role Our aim is to achieve family reunification, or alternatively work towards other preferred choices which may be to remain at the home, move to foster care, independent living, supported lodgings, or specialised residential care. As the Registered Manager, you will go
above and beyond
in ensuring that the children you and your team look after are nurtured, praised, and understood. This results in our
children thriving ; from their starting points, the children in our care are making exceptional progress. 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 and responsibility for the service, always ensuring the best possible service for those living and working within it. You would join a larger management team where
peer support and guidance
is provided, and you will be supported by a service lead to assist with the demands of the role. About the Homes Albion Street (Spalding) Albion Street loves and cares for up to 6 children between the ages of 8 years and 17 years, with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our children have experienced trauma and some tricky times in their life, and so we support them with a therapeutic approach, PACE, and two-handed parenting, that will help them to thrive and be the best they can possibly be. Our children are very much loved and nurtured, and hugs and genuine care is what they need and what they get! Every day is different at Albion Street; it can be challenging, but that is equally rewarded by being proud of their progress, recognising their achievements, hearing their laughter, and seeing their smiles whilst also having lots of fun! The Albion Street team is a consistent, stable, amazing group of people who all bring their own individualities and sparkle, giving each and every child commitment and dedication. Robin House (Lincoln) We specialise in providing
excellent in-house
care and support for children and young people who have diverse needs as a result of their early experiences. We endeavour to create a
homely environment
that exceeds the needs of children and young people in our care, enabling them to
express their characters, feel safe, and enrich their lives . The model of care in our home combines trauma-informed practice with social pedagogy, attachment theory, and therapeutic care models to give our children the high level of care they need and deserve. Our caring staff work alongside Complex Needs Mental Health Link Workers and other health professionals to develop individual, personalised therapeutic care plans that you will help develop and support. “Seeing children achieve positive outcomes is by far the best thing” About You To 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 agencies, and external multidisciplinary teams. at least two years management experience within children's residential services. a QCF level 5 in Leadership and Management or equivalent qualifications or be willing to work towards this. the ability to work with Ofsted to ensure the service meets Children’s Homes Regulations including Quality Care Standards. you will be passionate about supporting and developing staff and ensuring the home remains a part of the community. About Our Offer Along with a competitive salary, we are offering: A contributory pension. Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work. Flexible working policies. Career progression opportunities. A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more. Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here:
Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council For an open and informal discussion regarding these roles, please contact Katie Sansom, Service Lead for Children's Residential Estates, by emailing
katie.sansom@lincolnshire.gov.uk Applications close on 23rd February. Interviews will take place on the 11th and 12th March. We wish you the best of luck with your application! 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 receive significantly 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 disappointment should 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 equal positions. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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