Children's Home Manager

3 days ago


Pontefract, Wakefield, United Kingdom Purosearch Ltd Full time

Job Summary:

Purosearch Ltd is seeking an experienced and dedicated Children's Home Manager to lead our well-established children's home in Pontefract. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care and support for our children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

About the Role:

  • Lead a team of care professionals to provide nurturing and tailored care to our children.
  • Ensure the right placement matching and focus on providing exceptional care, not just filling beds.
  • Oversee the daily operations of the home, including staff supervision and management.
  • Work closely with our provider to achieve our high-quality childcare ethos.
  • Collaborate with external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children.

Requirements:

  • Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification (England) or Qualified to SCQF Level 7 / HNC (Scotland) or Level 3 Residential Childcare.
  • Two years experience, within the past five years, working in children's residential care.
  • One year's experience within the past five years leading or supervising employees in a care home environment.
  • Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills.
  • A willingness to attain your Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10 (Scotland) or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Management (England).
  • Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding our children and young people.
  • Proficient IT skills and experience in using Microsoft packages.
  • A full, valid UK driver's license.

What We Offer:

  • 10% discretionary bonus per annum.
  • £3000 Joining bonus.
  • 33 days annual leave per annum.
  • Auto-enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows).
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Life Assurance / Death in Service x 2 basic salary.
  • Cashback health care plan (Medicash) allows you to claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling and much more.
  • Blue Light Card for store discounts.
  • An employee referral scheme.


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