Children Home Manager

Forest Care Selection is working in partnership with an independent children's care provider, who offers specialist residential services to a range of children with learning disabilities, or emotional behaviour difficulties. They're looking to recruit a Children's Home Manager for their service based near Worthing, West Sussex.

The Children's Home Manager in Worthing, West Sussex will be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, ensuring that the quality of care provided is consistent in line with company and Ofsted standards.

The Children's Home Manager in Worthing, West Sussex will be a confident leader and will lead from the front in building a competent, motivated staff team. The individual should be able to identify any areas of concern about child protection and should be experienced in liaising with local authorities, schools and external health professionals.

The Children's Home Manager in Worthing, West Sussex will ensure that each child within their care receives a personalised care plan in line with their education, social, emotional and cultural needs. They will also work with various professionals to ensure that each child develops to their full potential. Furthermore, the Children's Home Manager in Worthing, West Sussex will take the lead in recruitment, training and inducting new staff members.

Candidates wishing to apply for the Children's Home Manager role, will need to have an NVQ Level 5 in children & young people, excellent knowledge of care standards, including child protection and demonstrable experience in managing a similar service, ideally supporting children with EBD. Experienced deputy managers with a Level 3 or above looking to step up, will also be considered, along with candidates who have managed an adult service and have transferrable skills.

In return, you will receive a salary of up to 50K, plus additional company bonus/benefits.

If you feel like this role would be of interest, then please apply via this advert or contact Mike Barnes at Forest Care Selection for more information.