Children's Home Manager

Work with us at SWAAY to re-parent neglected and abused children, supporting them to achieve their aspirations, whilst we support you to achieve yours!

We are looking for a dedicated Children's Home Manager to provide a combination of effective safeguarding, support to our young people and leadership of our residential team within our 4-bed home. As a Home Manager at SWAAY, you will understand how to make a house a home, leading by example to create and maintain a nurturing and inclusive home environment for our vulnerable young people to thrive and reach their full potential.

For over 30 years, SWAAY have been committed to providing specialised, high-quality residential care, education and therapy for young males aged 11-18 with developmental trauma, attachment difficulties and who have displayed sexually harmful behaviour. We work to reduce the risk our young people pose, meet their complex needs and help them to manage their physical and behavioural difficulties, so they can leave their past traumas behind, build healthy relationships and lead responsible and rewarding adult lives.

This role involves leading excellent standards of individualised care, meeting the emotional, physical and developmental needs of the young people in the home, as well as guiding and developing the staff working in the home.

Your responsibilities include:

Managing the day to day running of the home including staffing, weekly budgets, resources
Promoting the ethos of openness and equality of communication
Using the principles of Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PACE) to provide the young people with attachment security
Overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of placement plans and risk assessments, maintaining accurate records within the house in line with legislation and company policies
Liaising with families and external agencies
Providing staff supervision and training, as well as performance management and support
Leading, guiding and motivating team members
Taking part in recruitment and selection processes
Supporting the Therapy and Education programmes
On Call duties

To be a successful Home Manager at SWAAY, you will have:

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a Degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification)
Achieved or be working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Management in Residential Childcare
At least 2 years experience working with children/young people preferably with emotional or behavioural difficulties/disrupted attachments
Experience in a managerial role within a residential setting
Good report writing and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of The Childrens Home (England) Regulations 2015 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018
Ability to uphold clear and consistent boundaries

What do we offer?

Ongoing training opportunities supporting your career aspirations
Fully funded NVQ Level 5 Diploma (if not already achieved)
Blue Light Discount providing offers with retail, hospitality and more
Wellness Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance
Regular supervisions
Length of Service Bonus
Pension Contributions
Annual Leave
Death in Service Programme
Enhanced DBS Cost Coverage
£750 Employee Referral Bonus

Location : Bracknell
Salary : £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours : 37.5 hours per week

SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.

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