Dual Children's Service Manager

An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Dual Registered Manager for two children's homes based in the Camden area in London.

You will join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

This is a fantastic care provider dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 9-17 who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, providing a safe and supportive environment

As the Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and nurturing care across both children's homes


• Hold overall accountability for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, overseeing day-to-day operations, leading staff practice and driving continuous improvement in line with company standards, ethos and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015


• Provide strong leadership, ensuring care is child-centred and focused on achieving the best outcomes for children


• Maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safe and effective staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments and effective multi-agency working


• Ensure each child's individual vulnerabilities, behaviours and support needs are understood and responded to consistently


• Supervise and mentor staff, organise work patterns and deliver care-focused training


• Ensure care plans, safeguarding procedures and support services are implemented effectively

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Strong knowledge of childcare and safeguarding legislation, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards


• The ability to lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond effectively to incidents and ensure the homes protect and promote the welfare of children at all times


• 2-3 years of management experience, including experience of leading and developing staff teams


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilience


• A strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people

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*To be considered for this position you must hold a Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one, together with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People

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The successful Dual Registered Manager will receive an excellent salary of £55,120 - £68,320 per annum DOE.

This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week.

In return or your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 32 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing by one day per year for the first three years


• Workplace pension following successful completion of probation


• Mobile phone provided


• Ofsted performance bonus of up to £6,000 per annum, with £3,000 awarded per home achieving an Outstanding Ofsted judgement and £1,500 per home achieving a Good Ofsted judgement


• Full occupancy bonus of up to £600 per month


• Company car or £3,000 annual travel allowance


• Local parking permit

Reference ID: 7409

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV