Childcare Services Manager

3 weeks ago


Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd Full time £42,717

About Us:
Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd has been a prominent entity in the residential adolescent care sector since its inception. We take pride in our ability to provide individualized care to young individuals, ensuring their unique needs are met with compassion and professionalism.


Position Overview:
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Childcare Services Manager to oversee our new facility. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our young residents receive the highest standard of care in a supportive environment.
Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours:
40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage a 4-bed children's home, leading a team of 9 staff members to deliver exceptional care.
2. Foster a positive and enriching living experience for young people, focusing on their individual needs and outcomes.
3. Demonstrate strong leadership by motivating and developing staff within a collaborative culture, including the provision of training.
4. Represent the organization professionally to external agencies and within the community, contributing to the overall development of the company.
5. Uphold a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and inspection requirements.
Qualifications:
1. A recognized qualification in social work, such as 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.
2. A minimum of 2 years' experience in a relevant role within the last 5 years, including at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
3. Valid driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance, along with the ability to undertake on-call duties as required.
Benefits:
1. 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
2. Occupancy bonus of £175 per child after the first child, with additional bonuses for Ofsted reports.
3. Non-contributory pension scheme with a 9% employer contribution and company sick pay after a probationary period.
4. On-call payments of £10 per day on weekdays and £50 on weekends.
5. Enhanced sick pay policy, offering 5 days of full sick pay.

Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. Thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, will be conducted as part of our hiring process.



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