Children's Home Manager

Connect2Kent are looking for a temporary Children's Home Manager to lead a staff group of residential support workers, while acting as a corporate parent to the young people in their care and to ensure the young people are protected and cared for until they move to a more permanent home.

• Assist the Registered Manager in being responsible for the planned maintenance and development of the living environment to ensure that it meets the requirements of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
• Manage day to day operations within the home, to ensure that professional practice is monitored and delivered within the service procedures, which includes responding to safeguarding concerns and following up actions as required.
• Complete a handover meeting at the start of every shift so all Residential Support Workers understand what tasks need to be completed.
• Complete a weekly activity planner so children have stimulating and meaningful learning activities alongside education. Ensure Residential Support Workers encourage children's engagement in activities.
• Work shift patterns as needed to monitor, feedback, and ensure ongoing effective implementation and integrity of practice by the team.

Qualifications Required:

• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent or Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People.

Experience Required:

• Experience of leading a small staff team on shift.
• Experience of working and caring for children or young people in a residential setting.
• Experience of working with Ofsted regulations to implement children's service provision.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.