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Registered Manager Children’s Home (New Service) Location : Wallasey Contract Type : Full-time, permanent Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Bonus Hours : 40 hours per week NEW HOME OPENING We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a brand new 3 bed service in the Wallasey area of the Wirral. You must have a minimum of 2 years’ previous experience within the last 5 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and, for at least 1 year, requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a children’s residential setting. Role details: • You will manage a 3 bedded children’s home to ensure a high quality of care is delivered to young people that provides a positive and enriching living experience that meets their needs and achieves the best possible outcomes for each of the young people. • You will be accountable for the smooth and efficient management and administration of the home and to undertake wider operational tasks as and when required. • Must be able to produce, update and monitor plans, reports etc. and deliver to deadlines and demonstrate an organised, efficient and flexible approach to their managerial duties. • Must be able to lead, motivate, manage and develop all members of the staff team within an open and enthusiastic culture which includes the delivery of training. • Must ensure that the Company is represented professionally to outside agencies and within the local community and contribute towards the development of the Company. About you: You must be committed to making a real difference to the lives of the young people in our care and to working to a high standard of professional practice with a non-judgmental and get up and go positive attitude taking into account the views of the young people’s views, wishes and feelings. • Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Children’s Home legislation and inspection requirements for Ofsted and a thorough knowledge of child protection/safeguarding procedures and protocols. • You must have a recognised social work qualification i.e. QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People) and QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent. • A minimum of 2 years’ previous experience within the last 5 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and, for at least 1 year, requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role. • Must be licensed to drive a manual gear car and have use of own car with business insurance (proof will need to be supplied as part of onboarding) and be able to undertake on-call duties (on average 2 on call duties a month). Benefits: • 28-day annual leave with 1 day added each year. • Performance Bonus based on occupancy and Ofsted • £1200 per year on call (1 week in 5) • Fast tag tunnel pass if required • Sick Pay LCM1