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About the role As our Care Home Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the home. As a regulated business, we expect the candidate to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and be familiar with all the relevant legislation and regulations. You will be responsible for ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to our residents, whilst meeting financial targets and maintaining full occupancy. You will be supported externally by dedicated Operations and Central teams, and within the home you will have the support of a Deputy Manager and Administrator, as well as Hospitality and Housekeeping teams. These teams will collaborate with you to ensure smooth operations and exceptional care for our residents. Reports to: Operations Manager Key duties and responsibilities • Provide leadership and direction to the home s staff team, promoting a culture of kindness, compassion, and empathy. • Ensure the home meets all regulatory requirements, including those set by the CQC, and maintain excellent standards of care and support. • Manage the home s budget, ensuring financial targets are met and costs are effectively managed. • Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan to maintain full occupancy and promote the home s services to potential residents, families, and stakeholders. • Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and all stakeholders, responding effectively to their needs and concerns. Skills and attributes Previous experience managing a nursing / residential home. A strong working knowledge of CQC standards with a proven record of working towards achieving Outstanding ratings. Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external professionals, families, and visitors. A proven track record of marketing and business skills within the private care sector, running a commercially successful care home. Enthusiasm and passion for developing high levels of person-centred care. Ability to actively participate in the growth and development of the care service. Education and qualification Preferably NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience (desirable but not essential). What will you gain? You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

About the job Some key information Salary: £41,771 - £46,142 per annum (Grade 9) Annual leave: 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays Hours: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours) role Location: Based at one of our offices in Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton or Yeovil Hybrid working: Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship. What will I be doing? As a Service Manager for Choice Based Lettings, you'll lead our dedicated teams to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of the Homefinder service across Somerset. This pivotal role provides strong operational leadership, ensuring resources are used effectively, demand is well managed, and statutory and partnership timescales are met. We're working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve: Providing leadership for the Homefinder service, ensuring policies are followed and developed appropriately. Leading the Choice Based Lettings Working Group, driving improvements and fair allocation processes. Acting as the escalation point for complex cases, including reviews and complaints. Building strong relationships with partners and representing the service at key meetings. Managing and developing staff, supporting a positive and effective team culture. Taking an operational lead in MP and Councillor liaison What kind of experience or qualifications do I need? We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be, but it will really help if you have: Comprehensive understanding of housing legislation, Homefinder policies and the Choice Based Lettings process. Strong partnership working skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with internal teams, Registered Providers and multi agency partners. Experience leading or supervising staff, with the ability to motivate, support and develop a high performing team. Excellent communication, organisational and decision making skills. Strong problem solving and conflict resolution abilities, with experience handling complex customer cases or complaints. We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset, and that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply. What's in it for me? We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home. Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave Staff discounts in gyms. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services. Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme. A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings. My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more Anything else I should know? For more information about the role, you can contact Sam Wenden-de-Lira (Head of Service) on When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment. This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure. If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can't wait to hear from you.

Creative Support is looking for a caring, dynamic and highly motivated person to co-manage our varied portfolio of social care services in Blackpool. This will be a dual registration with an established RSM already in place whereby you would be responsible for 9 learning disability supported living services. You will be lead and supported by a highly motivated and experienced team of local manager click apply for full job details

Sheffield, United Kingdom Posted on 01/07/2025 As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services, including: Family Assessment 16+ Supported Living Learning Disabilities All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families. Our Mission At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centered approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support. Requirements Your Role as a Team Leader within Learning Disabilities Services: Assist with the care of young people aged 16 to 25, ensuring a homely environment is maintained. Contribute to meeting each individual's physical, emotional, social, and educational needs. Build positive relationships and support their development while ensuring their safety. Promote independence by supporting daily tasks such as travel, cooking, and other essential life skills. Provide regular supervision to your staff team. Work within a team to advocate for the individual's needs. Mentor and develop less experienced staff to enhance their skills. Provide support and development for all the workers. Be flexible to work across different shift patterns, including waking nights, day shifts, and sleep in shifts where applicable. Our Ideal Candidate should: Have their level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma or relevant qualification. Either hold or be willing to work towards a management qualification (preferred). Willingness to learn and understand awareness of the quality standards and CQC regulations. Have leadership qualities and experience of mentoring and supporting less experienced staff. Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self esteem. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy. Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly. What We Offer: We recognise your skills with structured Salary Grades that reflect your experience and qualifications. Our Pay Structures are at the forefront of National Pay Standards. Excellent Opportunities for career progression pathways creating opportunities from: Deputy Manager Registered Manager Service Manager Full induction program before you start. Service specific training to refine and enhance your skills. We fully fund your training and qualifications through our Nationally Accredited Training Centre. Accessto excellent employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development. With strong management support and supervision, you will always have the guidance, encouragement, that give you the tools and confidence that you need to thrive in your role and career. Are you Ready to Start Your Career in Social Care? Speak to our Talent Team and join the Progressive Care Community! Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Children's Home Deputy Manager (Dual Homes) Location: Barnsley Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £42,248.55 per year (including sleep-ins and on-call payments) Hours: 39 per week Reports To: Registered Manager, Responsible Individuals & Operational Directors Benefits 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays On-call payments up to £35 39 hours per week, including sleep-ins as per rota Occasi click apply for full job details

SIJBRIGHT Registered Branch Manager, Brighton Up to 42,412 Our client, is a forward thinking, rapidly growing and successful family of care companies delivering domiciliary care, and extra care. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a results driven, experienced Manager to join the organisation and really make the branch your own. If you are passionate about providing the best in community care, thrive on developing on your team, take pride in your compliance and want to be part of one of the UK's most exciting business's within Domiciliary Care, who are going from strength to strength focusing on their growth and quality of care, then this role is for you. What our client offers: 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays Occupational Maternity Pay & Adoption Pay Occupational Paternity Pay Death in Service Payment Occupational Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Benefits Access to Employee Assistance Programme Lifeworks Reward Scheme subject to terms and conditions and qualifying period As a Registered Branch Manager your role will include the following duties: Manage your branch as a successful and profitable business, in line with agreed business objectives, meeting or exceeding agreed targets for the growth of the business. Ensure that sufficient staff are recruited to meet the service demand and plans for growth. Ensure the effective day to day operation of high quality care support services provided by your branch. Strive to develop and deliver care of the highest possible standard. Continually assess the quality of the service delivered from the branch, implementing appropriate quality assurance processes in line with group policies and contractual and regulatory standards. Line manage all staff employed by the branch, arranging training programmes, monitoring performance, and demonstrate leadership inspiring the team to achieve the highest possible standards. Build and maintain relationships with Commissioners and partner agencies as appropriate What we are looking for: Experience in Domiciliary Care at Manager level NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Experience in Safeguarding Able to professionally respond to complaints For more information please apply or call Sarah Ibbotson at PSR Solutions now on (phone number removed)

37.5 hours per week (flexible working requests considered) 40,000 pa Hybrid working with a weekly presence in our Swindon office, SN5 3LD The HR Business Partner role is a key HR practitioner role, offering right first time HR advice, guidance, and support to our clients. With a varied workload, you will manage multiple projects and tasks while adapting to last minute priority changes. This role provides responsive, operational support to on demand clients, and a more proactive key account manager approach to assigned retained clients in our portfolio. Through collaboration with leaders, key stakeholders, and HR colleagues, you will shape, develop, and deliver HR plans, products, and solutions in line with the needs and priorities of our clients. Responsibilities Operating as an HR expert, to advise, guide and support clients by providing high level people management and development support across our portfolio. Working alongside the wider team of HR professionals and the Client Services team to deliver a seamless full HR service to clients through exceptional customer service. Review and creation of bespoke contracts of employment and contract for services for clients. Review and creation of compliant template and bespoke HR policies and employee handbooks which require considerable attention to detail and proof reading. Leading and managing Investigations, grievances, disciplinaries and capability cases. Managing long term sickness and absence case work. On site visits to clients including checks ins, meetings, and casework. TUPE, restructuring and redundancy guidance and advice to clients, conveying complex information in an uncomplicated way. Working with our software to upload files, keep accurate client records and update projects and workflows across the Robinson Grace team. Ensure all documentation is accurate, well-presented, and fit for purpose. Writing social media posts, magazine articles, and blogs. Working to internal processes, focussing on confidentiality, in line with GDPR guidelines. Taking a risk management approach when providing client advice, ensuring risks and issues are clearly identified, and discussed. Be an ambassador for the organisation, representing our services externally through networking, sales discussions, and connections. Work closely with colleagues to ensure that tools and processes are aligned to improve consistency and performance. Participate in relevant projects, leading and championing as appropriate. Ensure continuing personal and professional development, taking ownership and accountability for staying up to date and professionally registered with the CIPD. Proactively share best practice and intelligence within the HR team. Qualifications: MCIPD / CIPD Qualified to Level 5 or 7 Full driving licence and access to transport Knowledge: A very good standard of oral communication and faultless written English, grammar, and punctuation. Extensive knowledge and understanding of up-to-date employment law and HR best practice. Knowledge of current thinking in Human Resources trends, casework and practice, and evidence of Continuing Professional Development. A knowledge of the pressure points for small business owners. IT Literate with intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Office 365 applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive. Skills Demonstrates exceptional customer service, going above and beyond expectations. Excellent communication with the ability to convey complex information in an uncomplicated way. Strong ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, to work collaboratively to achieve objectives. The ability to effectively communicate ideas and information to a range of audiences and stakeholders. Mathematical ability to calculate holiday accrual and leave owed for starters and leavers. Ability to maintain confidentiality and working within GDPR guidelines. Ability to remain calm, use initiative and be focussed under pressure to take action and manage a variety of situations. Able to work constructively, flexibly, and positively as part of a team. Ability to manage time effectively, organise and prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure. Ability to interpret, organise and prioritise large amounts of information, working to deadlines and maintaining attention to detail. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances, competing priorities, new ideas, taking on new information rapidly whilst taking on new tasks and rapidly addressing complex issues. Excellent attention to detail and proof reading skills to ensure right first time communication with clients. Confident in delivering coaching sessions, presentations, webinars, podcast chats, both face to face and online. Able to apply judgement, creativity, and flexibility to generate new and innovative ideas and approaches and to solve complex problems. Experience Experience of working in partnership, liaising with and influencing a wide range of internal and external contacts stakeholders including managers, trade unions, employees and external partners Relevant HR experience gained in a range of organisation with multiple stakeholders, including employee relations experience covering complex disciplinaries, grievances, organisational change, redundancies, TUPE etc Experience of proactively managing and guiding HR casework such long term sickness, employment handbooks, restructuring and redundancy programmes, HR Audit solutions in a timely manner A track record of helping organisations get the best out of people, by delivering great organisational outcomes. 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Repairs Hub Manager £58,697 per annum Manchester - Agile Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: 22nd April 2026 Support our communities. See the difference you can make in our city. At One Manchester we are passionate about providing good quality homes, great services and real opportunities for customers and communities. We are more than just a landlord. We invest in new and existing homes, provide money advice and wellbeing, employment and training support and build strong partnerships to support inclusive growth. We have an exciting position available for Repairs Hub Manager to join us! You ll lead the multi-disciplinary Repairs Hub, delivering a best-in-class service focused on resolving issues at the first point of contact. You will enhance the customer experience through effective operational delivery, meeting both the practical and emotional needs of customers while driving efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations. We re looking for someone who can ensure One Manchester consistently meets the expectations of customers, communities and regulators through honest, transparent self-assessment and a commitment to delivering services that our customer loves. You ll lead the Repairs Hub, embedding a customer-centric, right-first-time approach where every contact counts and ensuring resources are effectively scheduled and aligned to the Repairs Hub/Customer Contact operating model. What we re looking for: Experience of leading high performing teams to deliver exceptional levels of performance in a dynamic and challenging environment. Excellent knowledge and understanding of technology and telephony systems utilised within a contact centre environment. Knowledge and understanding of strategy, complaints, regulatory frameworks and customer experience practices communications. Significant experience of delivering high levels of quality services and customer satisfaction in a multi-channelled contact centre. Good understanding of social housing sector and associated regulations. Experience of utilising data to interpret capacity and demand to make informed decisions regarding workforce management. Significant management experience within a contact centre environment. Why take up the challenge with One Manchester? This really is a great place to work. We ve bags of potential and have huge opportunities waiting to be unlocked. Supportive and flexible, we re rightly proud of our work and excited about the future. So, challenge yourself to be creative and ambitious and see the difference you can make in our great city. If this sounds like you then apply today, we d love to hear from you! We own and manage over 12,000 homes in central, south and east Manchester. We have one purpose: to provide good quality homes, great services, and real opportunities for our customers and communities. Our role as a trusted Registered Provider of Social Housing goes well beyond putting people in safe and secure homes. That s not to say it s not one our key priorities, it s simply one of the many things we do to help our customers live happy and fulfilled lives. We put people at the heart of everything we do. We re constantly evolving as a business to ensure we re supporting our customers and communities. We focus on improving our communities by offering a range of services, including employment opportunities, building new developments, and ensuring our customers have safe homes to live in. In accordance with the aims of our Equality and Diversity strategy and organisational commitment to address the employment of underrepresented groups, One Manchester is operating 'the Rooney Rule'. This means that we aim to interview at least one ethnically diverse candidate for all roles. We will also interview at least one female candidate for all our roles within our trades and facilities teams where we experience an under representation. One Manchester strives for equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We positively encourage applications for employment from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are transitioning to a culture where agile working will be a feature of many of our roles. We also try to support and promote a culture of flexible working where possible and practical. If you are interested in a role but require flexibility or part time hours please give us a call and we can let you know if this can be considered for a particular role.

Are you an School Office Manager looking for work in September 2026? It is ADVANTAGEOUS that applicants have school Office Manager experience and are looking for a September 2026 start. You MUST BE willing to work on a TEMPORARY basis and between the hours of 8:00am & 4:30pm. There will be full time and part time positions available throughout the school year and there may also be an opportunity to move to a permanent contract within the school you work at, although this is not guaranteed. As a School Office Manager your day to day responsibilities will include but not limited to: Supporting and guiding our administration team Supporting budget monitoring and ensuring financial tasks run smoothly Overseeing policies, GDPR responsibilities, and compliance tasks Making sure all safeguarding and confidentiality procedures are upheld YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FULLY REGISTER WITH US INCLUDING PROVIDING RIGHT TO WORK DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH OBTAINING AN ENHANCED CHILD WORKFORCE DBS THAT WILL BE PROCESSED BY US BUT COME AT A COST OF £56 (UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE REGISTERED ON THE UPDATE SERVICE). PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DO THIS. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

We are looking for Permanent Handyperson to work at our Birmingham residential centre. This is a physically demanding role which will require a good level of fitness. You will be required to lift and carry/move furniture, stock, appropriate machinery etc Working at height is a must due to maintenance work being carried out at heights. Applicant should also be flexible as and when required to meet business needs. Benefits Enhanced holiday - 22 days plus bank holidays, after 5 years service 27 days plus bank holidays, after 10 years service 32 days plus bank holidays (pro rota) Training opportunities Pension Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Help at Hand Benefit Life Assurance Long Service Awards Healthcare Cash Plan Flu Vaccinations Purpose of Job The primary tasks of this position is to maintain a clean and safe working/living environments for service users, staff and visitors, whilst promoting and monitoring health & safety standards, policies and procedures. To prepare units of accommodation for families To adhere to cleaning, health & safety, and risk assessment routines. To maintain stock and inventories. To maintain gardens & grounds. To project a professional image at all times whilst working in line with the company's set of values and standards. Title of post to which this job normally reports: Registered Manager Special Conditions All staff members are expected to work in a flexible way to cope with the needs, demands and requirements of the Centre. Observance of the Centre's Equal Opportunities Policy will be required, and to work at all times in accordance with all the Centre's policies and procedures. Failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical or sexual abuse of a child by another member of staff or other person having contact with the child may constitute a disciplinary offence. Should you be interested in this vacancy please email the recruitment inbox as detailed on our webpage for an application pack including the JD & PS. Closing date for completed applications 5pm 07.05.26

Registered Homes Manager Lead and develop a children's residential home, guiding a team to deliver safe, high quality care and support for young people aged 7-17. You'll manage the service end to end, from care planning and compliance to staff leadership and quality improvement, with a clear focus on regulatory standards and positive outcomes for young people. This role exists to maintain and strengthen a well run home that meets Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and the expectations of inspectors and placing authorities. Role details Salary from £51,872.13 to £53,942.13 depending on qualifications, working Monday to Friday as standard with flexibility to meet service needs, including some weekends or sleep ins, with 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and mileage paid at £0.25 per mile when using your own car with appropriate business insurance, and access to a pension scheme following successful completion of induction or probation. The role As the Registered Homes Manager you'll be responsible for the overall leadership, management and regulatory compliance of the home. You'll ensure care is delivered in line with the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, the social care common inspection framework and the home's Statement of Purpose. The role exists to provide consistent, high standard residential care for looked after children, maintaining good inspection outcomes and meeting the needs of young people, their families and placing authorities. What you'll be doing Providing visible leadership for the home, setting clear standards and representing the service to external professionals and stakeholders. Building and maintaining effective relationships with young people, their families, neighbours, the wider community and partner agencies. Overseeing care planning, placement plans, risk assessments and behaviour management plans, ensuring they are current, implemented and regularly reviewed. Managing day to day operations of the home so that services are delivered on time, to agreed specifications and in line with individual assessments. Leading on quality assurance, monitoring and continuous improvement, including gathering and acting on feedback from young people and stakeholders, and maintaining occupancy through careful, robust matching. Managing staffing rotas, deployment, recruitment, induction, supervision, performance and development of the staff team, and monitoring resources and budgets including young people's allowances. What we're looking for Minimum of 2 years' residential experience within the last 5 years. NVQ Level 3/4 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards). Sound knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, the social care common inspection framework and safeguarding practice. Strong understanding of positive behaviour support and the ability to lead a team in applying this. Proven experience of team leadership, supervision and supporting staff performance, including working in crisis situations and achieving resolution. Ability to lead Ofsted inspections to receive good gradings. Confident in writing and reviewing young people's plans and risk assessments, with high quality report writing and communication skills. Able to prioritise across competing demands, create practical solutions within agreed parameters and maintain a positive, outcome focused outlook. Benefits 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Pension scheme access following successful completion of induction/probation. Mileage paid at £0.25 per mile when using your own car for work, with appropriate business insurance. You'll be supported through induction and probation to take ownership of the home and deliver consistently high standards of care. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Small, values-led provider Genuine autonomy from day one Build a home properly Long-term, ethical focus If you're an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager who wants to step away from corporate care and build something with integrity, this role offers a rare chance to do just that. You'll lead a small specialist EBD children's home that will not open until the right manager is in place, giving you real influence from the very beginning. This Registered Children's Home Manager role is about shaping a service, not inheriting problems. You will have the time, backing, and authority to establish culture, systems, and practice properly, with decisions guided by children's needs rather than occupancy targets or head office pressure. Package & Benefits • Salary £65,000-£70,000 per annum. • 28 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after three years' service. • Bank holidays included. • Flexible working once the home is established. • Occupancy bonus linked to sustainable, ethical growth. • Competitive employee benefits package. • Ongoing guidance and support from an experienced Responsible Individual. About the Company You'll be joining a small, family-owned children's care provider with a strong ethical focus. The organisation is hands-on, values-led, and committed to building high-quality homes slowly and safely, with long-term outcomes for children at the centre of every decision. Key Responsibilities • Lead the registration and opening of a new EBD children's home from inception. • Recruit, develop, and lead a values-aligned care team. • Embed trauma-informed, relationship-based practice across the service. • Take full accountability for quality, compliance, and outcomes. About You • Experienced Registered Children's Home Manager or Deputy Manager ready to register. • Proven experience within EBD or trauma-informed children's residential care. • Strong working knowledge of Ofsted registration and regulatory requirements. If this is something you are interested in, please contact or call for more information.

Children's Home Registered Manager Company : Area Camden Location : London Contract Type : Full-time Salary : Up to £56,600 (includes bonuses) Specific Hours : 40 hours per week Area Camden are a Good Ofsted regulated business and we are now looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, dedicated, professional Registered Manager for our 3 bed children's home in London . We are seeking someone with a minimum of 2-3 years' management experience and experience of working with young people aged 11-17 who exhibit challenging behaviour. As a company we put our young people first and believe in providing a positive environment where they can grow to their full potential and so the right person would share our values and ethos. We work closely with other appropriate agencies and professionals and the quality and professionalism of our staff is therefore of paramount importance. Main Purpose of Role: Registered Managers are accountable for delivering high quality care to the children and young people resident within the home. This means that they are responsible for delivery of all care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home, and all day to day management matters. They will demonstrate the ability to build on the principles and practice standards expected at Area Camden and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of childcare standards at Area Camden. Registered Managers are responsible for delivering childcare that is focussed on obtaining the best outcomes for each child and young person within the home. Consequently, they are expected to demonstrate practical leadership in childcare, as well as organise and support staff to provide the best possible care for each young person. This involves being personally available, as well as the supervision and mentoring of staff, organisation of work patterns, and facilitation of care focussed training, and accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home The ideal candidate would have an NVQ level 5 in Management and a minimum NVQ level 3 Caring for Children and Young People. Experience of managing staff, excellent written and verbal communication skills and leadership skills are essential qualities. Knowledge of the Children's Act 1989 and Care Standards Act 2000 relating to Children's Homes Regulations is required along with safeguarding procedures. While the home manager is employed for 40 per week, they are expected to arrange their own work rota which may involve evening, weekend and night shifts duties. The home manager is wholly responsible for ensuring an appropriate staff presence to meet the childcare needs of the children and young people in the home. The post is subject to a six month probationary period. Annual leave is 28 days per annum this includes Bank Holidays. The company has a government workplace pension scheme which can be joined following successful completion of probation period. A mobile phone is available. Ofsted Bonuses- £3000 for an Outstanding report, £1500 for a Good report Full Occupancy Bonus- £300 per month A £3,000 car allowance or a company car worth £5,400 per year The post is subject to three months' notice on either side other than for disciplinary or malpractice issues. Local parking permit The successful candidate will need to be approved by the appropriate statutory body. Ofsted Person Specification - Registered Manager If you feel you have the level of desired commitment, passion, experience, qualifications and you can match all of the criteria for the post, please apply by submitting your CV and intent of interest to us. Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic.

Registered Fostering Manager Location: London Salary package up to £58,046 per annum NonStop Consulting is working with one of the most reputable Independent Fostering Agencies in the London area, in order to find a Registered Fostering Manager who can join them on a permanent basis. This is a home based role, offering you a lot of flexibility with your schedule. Benefits: The Registered fostering Manager will join a not-for-profit Independent Fostering Agency. They are therapeutic and they have an Outstanding Ofsted rating. Additional benefits include: - very good annual leave: 31 days + bank holidays. For every five years continuous service, staff will receive one day extra leave per annum, and the maximum will be 35 days leave in total. - Maternity leave, Parental leave, Paternity leave, Time off for dependants, Adoption leave, Flexible working / working from home - pension scheme - sabbatical (12 weeks) for staff employed for 10 years or more - ongoing training and opportunities for career progression Responsibilities: The Registered Fostering Manager will oversee a very stable team of experienced Supervising Social Workers. The role covers East and South London and the South Coast. Requirements: experience in working as a Registered Fostering Manager good knowledge of the Ofsted requirements Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.