Location: Chessington, Surrey

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (working 37 hours a week - predominantly Monday to Friday however occasional weekend cover may be needed)

Salary: Cicra£36,900 per annum + on call allowance

How do we work?

Action for Children does what's right, does what's needed and does what works for children in the UK. Every year, our team changes the lives of 301,000 children, young people and families.

We are excited to announce that we are opening a brand new service in April 2020 which will provide short breaks for children and young people with a range of disabilities for an age range of 8 to 18 years of age. These children and young people will need support to achieve an independent and positive life. The service will achieve this by developing personal and life skills, supporting young people in the community and engaging in social experiences.

Our aim for the young people is to feel happy and nurtured and be able to enjoy new activities whilst learning skills which will support them for the rest of their lives. In order to achieve this, we are looking for an exceptional Registered Manager to help set up the service before its grand opening and then later manage the day-to-day responsibilities of the home and achieve a high standard of care.

How will you make a difference?

By managing the recruitment process for new members of staff and delivering training before the service opens, ensuring sufficient cover is available for all shifts.
By completing OFSTED registration for the service and liaising with commissioners.
By being responsible for the overall management of the residential home which will provide care and support to young people including safeguarding and Health & Safety matters, ensuring that all regulating body's expectations are met.
By managing and leading a team of staff that will provide innovative, responsive, high quality and person centred services to children, young people and their families.
By providing regular supervision and performance reviews to staff.
By managing a delegated budget, ensuring effective and efficient management of expenditure in the home.
By establishing and developing effective relationships and channels of communication with colleagues, community organisations, partner agencies and other external agencies, including chairing and leading multi-agency meetings.
By providing support for assessments and care plans for young people.

What will you need?

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare or equivalent, or willingness to work towards qualification.
NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
Excellent leadership skills and substantial managerial experience within a similar environment.
Experience of conducting supervisions, one-to-ones and managing rotas.
Passionate about working with young people.
Strong organisation and communication skills.
Ability to write reports to a high standard.
Experience of developing and managing stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.
Able to demonstrate a successful practise of working with OFSTED outcomes
Experience of children's home standards regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
Full driving licence and access to own vehicle.

How will we reward you?

Minimum 29 days' holiday.
Flexible working including maternity, paternity and adoption packages.
Company pension scheme.
Discounts at major high street retailers.

Plus, there's a lot more besides.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fun and supportive environment, and make a real difference to vulnerable children's lives and build a fulfilling and meaningful career with a leading UK children's charity.

Action for Children is committed to safer recruitment practices, designed to protect the welfare of the children and young people using our services.

Please note the closing date for applications will be 21st November 2019.

Apply now!

For more information, please contact Machaela on 07776 659803 or via Machaela.Huggins@actionforchildren.org.uk.

Guidant is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.