Children’s Residential Registered Manager

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Part time
Location: Knaphill
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Job offered by: Surrey County Council
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Children's Residential Registered Manager

Details

Reference:

SCC/TP/287911/2176 Positions:

1 Category:

Care - Residential Contract type:

Permanent Working hours:

36 hours per week Posted on:

14 November 2024 Location:

Knaphill, Surrey Description

The salary range for a Registered Manager role at Woodlands, one of our Residential Children's homes based in Knaphill, is £52,047 - £57,125 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part-time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption, and dependants leave A generous local government salary-related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Relocation bonus of up to £8,000 to ease your move to Surrey About Us Surrey is currently the 7th largest Local Authority provider of in-house children's homes in the UK, and our ambitious sufficiency plans see us set to become the largest LA residential provider within the next 12-24 months. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape our residential services for the children of Surrey. Our £30 million capital investment expansion offers numerous opportunities for growth and development within our expanding services. We have a proven track record of recruiting and retaining the very best managers in the sector, as evidenced by the fact that most of our homes are rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted. You will be part of an existing team of permanent Residential Managers, well supported by our experienced Responsible Individuals and Head of Residential Services. In Surrey, we take our Corporate Parenting responsibilities seriously, and increasing placement sufficiency across our residential provision is part of our focus. Our commitment is to provide the right care in the right place at the right time, to help children in our care achieve the best outcomes. About the Role: We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead one of our well-established children's homes in Knaphill, Surrey. Recently rated Good by Ofsted, this home is part of Surrey County Council's thriving in-house residential services. We are looking for leaders who: Have good regulatory knowledge with a practical understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and the Ofsted inspection framework Prioritise safeguarding children and young people and ensure positive outcomes through creative and innovative methods Can demonstrate a strength-based, individualised, and proactive leadership approach underpinned by collaboration and effective assessment and risk management Understand and foster an inclusive and positive team culture, providing support so that staff and children feel welcomed, valued and able to achieve their potential Can establish and build trust with staff, children and key stakeholders across residential services and care Have a strong focus on team performance and development using team supervision, career conversations and feedback to support staff and identify improvements What Sets Us Apart: A clear vision:

"Surrey Homes for Surrey Children" is our pledge, ensuring children are cared for in high-quality homes, rooted in their communities. Ofsted Success:

Our homes are consistently rated Good and Outstanding, reflecting our dedication to excellence in care. Incredible support network:

Permanent, experienced leadership teams, including Responsible Individuals, Registered Managers, and Deputies who will provide you with any support you need. We are committed to providing the best care for children and young people in our homes. To achieve this, we've invested £2.4m to enhance management capacity and upskill our workforce. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent In-depth knowledge of delivering statutory childcare services and have had at least 2 years' experience within children's residential care, within the last 5 years Proven leadership and managerial skills in a social care or health setting Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of individuals, built on trust in sometimes challenging situations A flexible and adaptable approach to work Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday the 24th of November 2024. Shortlisting and screening calls are planned for W/C 25th November 2024 with interviews planned for W/C 2nd December 2024. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Surrey has both urban and rural areas, and Residential colleagues are expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel around the county if required. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

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