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I am actively recruiting a Children's Home Registered Manager on behalf of my client based in Bridgewater ( Somerset) to manage their 4 bed Children's Home. My client were formed in 1999 and have established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner.

This exciting opportunity will suit an experienced Registered Manager who has previously overseen a new service from scratch. Ideally you will have 2 years experience within the last 5 years relevant to the residential care of children.

Main purpose of the role:

As the Registered Manager you will manage a 4 bedded children's home in a rural area and manage a staff team of 9 to ensure high quality of care is delivered to young people providing a positive and enriching living experience.

Duties include, but not limited to:

* To develop and deliver high quality care in accordance with legislation.

* Adhere to all legislative guidelines in respect of Health & Safety.

* To ensure the up keeping of all records relating to the young people.

* To ensure the provision of management information.

* To develop and promote new techniques as appropriate.

* To attend, prepare and chair various meetings both internally & externally.

* Assist with on-call on a rota basis.

* Write concise and evaluative reports.

* To be responsible for decision making where appropriate.

* Have full oversite of all admissions & discharges to and from the home.

* To be involved with all recruitment activities within the home.

* To ensure all staff are adequately inducted.

* Monitor the service budget and all financial transactions.

* To promote the home in a positive way.

Required Attributes:

* Enthusiasm in providing the highest quality care & education.

* You will have an QCF level 5 in Leadership & Management.

* Experience in managing a team.

* Knowledge of the Children's Act 1989 & Care Standards Act 2000.

* Familiarity with the needs of vulnerable individuals.

* Demonstrate high standards of safe working practices.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

* Flexible & reliable.

If you are a Registered Manager and would like to be considered for this opportunity, hit the apply button today for your application to be considered