Residential Children's Home Director

4 weeks ago


Witham, Essex, United Kingdom Integrity Education Solutions Limited Full time
Job Title: Residential Children's Home Director

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Residential Children's Home Director to lead our children's home in Essex. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of care and support for our young residents.

Key Responsibilities:

* Operational Management: Oversee the smooth running of the children's home, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

* Staff Leadership: Lead, train, and motivate a team of residential support workers, fostering a positive and supportive team culture.

* Care Planning: Develop and implement individualized care plans in consultation with key stakeholders, regularly reviewing and updating them to meet the evolving needs of each child.

* Safeguarding: Maintain a safe, secure environment, strictly adhering to safeguarding policies. Act promptly to address any safeguarding concerns.

* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including Ofsted regulations and inspection frameworks.

* Budget Management: Efficiently manage the home's budget, allocating resources to meet the needs of children while maintaining financial sustainability.

* Partnerships: Collaborate with external agencies, including local authorities, health services, schools, and community organizations, to provide holistic care.

* Quality Assurance: Implement systems to monitor and continuously improve the quality of care and outcomes for children.

Requirements:

* Minimum of 5 years working in residential child care, including at least 1 year as a registered manager.

* Proven leadership skills in managing a residential children's home, including staff management and service delivery.

* Extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding children and young people.

* Ability to develop and implement person-centred care plans tailored to individual needs.

* Strong track record in monitoring and improving care quality.

* Competence in managing budgets and resources effectively.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, staff, and external stakeholders.

* In-depth understanding of relevant UK legislation, including The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Children Act 1989 and 2004.

* Experience in managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management strategies and therapeutic interventions.

* Awareness of cultural diversity and commitment to promoting inclusive practices.

* Adherence to professional codes of ethics and a commitment to the rights and dignity of children and young people in care.

Qualifications:

Essential: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards it.

Continuous Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (Dependent on experience)

About Us:

Integrity Education Solutions Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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