Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager or Deputy Manager looking to progress into the next career phase; to lead a new residential EBD setting in Chesterfield. Are you a passionate and dedicated leader who can drive a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating and transform outcomes for looked-after children? Then this is the right fit and opportunity for you.

Requirements

You will bring:

• Proven track record achieving ‘Good’/‘Outstanding’ with Ofsted as a Registered/Deputy Manager
• Minimum 2 years’ experience (within last 5 years) in residential childcare
• At least 1 year in staff supervision/management
• Working knowledge of The Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, SCCIF, and Working Together 2023
• Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – must be willing to work towards Level 5 Diploma
• Strong safeguarding, team management, and IT skills
• UK driving licence and vehicle access
• DBS Enhanced check

Personal attributes: 

• Emotionally resilient
• Caring, Playful (PACE)
• Reflective
• Flexible – including on-call and emergency cover.

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