Job Title: Children's Home Manager
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £55,000 to 60,000 per annum
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Claire at Amber Mace is recruiting for an experienced Children's Home Manager to lead and manage a brand new children's home in Wolverhampton. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a new service and make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly Ofsted.

•    Leadership and Management: Oversee the daily operations of the children's home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for all residents.
•    Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the home meets all Ofsted requirements, including preparation for inspections, and maintaining a high standard of care that meets or exceeds regulatory standards.
•    Staff Management: Recruit, train, and manage a team of dedicated care staff, fostering a supportive and professional working environment. Lead by example, offering guidance and mentorship to the team.
•    Care Planning: Develop and oversee the implementation of individual care plans that address the specific needs of each child, working closely with social workers, therapists, and other professionals.
•    Budget Management: Manage the home’s budget effectively, ensuring resources are used efficiently while maintaining high standards of care.
•    Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with local authorities, external agencies, and the community to ensure the home’s success and reputation.
•    Safeguarding: Ensure all safeguarding procedures are strictly followed, maintaining the safety and welfare of the children as the top priority.
Essential Requirements:
•    Experience: must have experience managing a children's home, with a proven track record of achieving positive Ofsted ratings.
•    Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations and experience in preparing for and leading successful inspections.
•    Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
•    Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management abilities with experience in recruiting, training, and developing staff.
•    Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, staff, and external stakeholders.
•    Safeguarding: Comprehensive understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, with a commitment to maintaining a safe environment for children.
Benefits:
•    A competitive salary of £55,000 to 60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
•    The opportunity to lead and develop a new service, making a real impact in the local community.
•    Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
•    A supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care to children and have the experience and qualifications required, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to Claire @ambermace .com or call Claire at Amber Mace on (phone number removed)