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Job Description
Suffolk County Council - Ipswich Children's Home - Onsite
£46,670 - £57,025 per annum (pro rata for part time)
37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
Permanent
Suffolk County Council are actively recruiting an enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Manager with a passion for driving positive change for young people in our care.
Ipswich Children's Home is a mixed gendered home for up to 4 children aged 11 - 17 years old who may experience some social, emotional, and mental health difficulties and who may have suffered from severe trauma. We provide support for the children in our care to achieve the best possible outcomes in all aspects of their lives, including education, health, and social and fun activities, as well as supporting them to build positive and appropriate relationships.
Within the grounds of the home, we provide emergency accommodation which the Registered Manager would have responsibility for.
The home welcomes applications from individuals who are actively seeking opportunities to expand their careers within Social Care and individuals who:
within the last 5 years, worked at least two years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role
must have or be willing to work towards gaining a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for Residential Childcare
must be flexible to undertake on-call duties
must have experience within EBD sector
hold a Full UK Driving License with access to your own transport.
To enhance your development, full training will be provided regularly as well as monthly supervision with your line manager to ensure you feel supported within your role.
In addition to this, the home provides virtual clinical supervision by a seasoned professional. This does not only benefit your personal wellbeing but directly affects the experience of the children and young people within our care.
You can view a full list of requirements in the
Job and Person Profile (docx) . If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Travelling requirements for your role In this role, you will be required to attend meetings in other areas of the County, so you must either hold a full and current driving licence (or be working towards this) or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact(s) detailed below. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Wayne Jordan, Service Manager on 07981 828133. You will be required to attend a Warner Interview for this position as part of the recruitment process. Closing date: 11:30pm, 23 January 2025. How to apply: Step 1
- read the advert and the
Job and Person Profile (JPP) . Step 2
- complete the
Supporting Statement template . Step 3
- complete the online application and upload your statement. Your statement should: be on the template provided (other formats will not be accepted) be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed. OR Upload your CV (Curriculum Vitae) and complete the short online application form. For more information, check out the
How to Apply section of our Career Site . Interviews for this post are planned for
week beginning 27 January 2025 . If you are selected for an interview but are not available this week, please make contact to arrange an alternative. This authority 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. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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Job and Person Profile (docx) . If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Travelling requirements for your role In this role, you will be required to attend meetings in other areas of the County, so you must either hold a full and current driving licence (or be working towards this) or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact(s) detailed below. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Wayne Jordan, Service Manager on 07981 828133. You will be required to attend a Warner Interview for this position as part of the recruitment process. Closing date: 11:30pm, 23 January 2025. How to apply: Step 1
- read the advert and the
Job and Person Profile (JPP) . Step 2
- complete the
Supporting Statement template . Step 3
- complete the online application and upload your statement. Your statement should: be on the template provided (other formats will not be accepted) be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed. OR Upload your CV (Curriculum Vitae) and complete the short online application form. For more information, check out the
How to Apply section of our Career Site . Interviews for this post are planned for
week beginning 27 January 2025 . If you are selected for an interview but are not available this week, please make contact to arrange an alternative. This authority 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. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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