Children's Home Manager (Grade N - Inside IR35)
North Yorkshire Council
Who You Are
You are a dedicated professional with a strong commitment to the welfare of children and young people. You hold a final level professional qualification such as a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, DIPSW, BA (Hons) Social Work, or equivalent, and are knowledgeable about the Children's Home Regulations and Quality Standards 2015 along with safeguarding frameworks. You demonstrate effective leadership, the ability to communicate positively with complex adolescents, and can relate to and motivate your team. You're committed to translating strategic visions into actionable local plans in collaboration with professionals, partners, and service users, and have a deep understanding of the legal framework for working with children and families.
What the Job Involves
As the Ofsted Registered Manager, you will be accountable for regulatory compliance, quality assurance, safeguarding, and the effective management of staff, resources, and partnerships. You will lead and manage the ‘No Wrong Door’ Hub, driving forward its core offer by implementing strategic plans for complex adolescents and ensuring a robust service delivery within national regulations and standards. The role involves managing significant financial resources and a 24-hour service, addressing safeguarding issues, managing investigations and complaints, and overseeing a range of services and placements for looked after children and those on the edge of care. You will work closely with various partners, including the Local Authority, Police, and Health, to provide bespoke placements and edge-of-care services for up to 50 young people at any time.
Skills
- Effective leadership and management
- Knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations and Safeguarding frameworks
- Ability to communicate positively with complex adolescents
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Regulatory compliance and quality assurance
- Financial resource management
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Enhanced DBS required