Registered Manager

Salary range: £58,248 - £61,617 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: Permanent 
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: The Children’s Residential Home and other locations from time to time     
     
We are excited to announce the opening of a brand-new 4 bed children’s residential home dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for young people. We are looking for a dedicated and qualified Registered Manager for Brent Council’s new children’s residential home. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning. At our new home, we are committed to creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where young people can thrive and achieve their full potential. 

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post
You will support in the opening of the home including the operational structures, recruitment of staff and ethos of the home.

You will be responsible for the day-day operation of Brent’s new Children’s Residential Home and provide safe, high-quality care for young people.

You will maintain the satisfactory standards within the home in line with Ofsted regulations, and other relevant legislation.

You will manage and lead staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability.

You will build lasting relationships with young people as well as internal and external stakeholders such as parents, schools, police, local residents and wider Brent departments.
 

The Person
You are an experienced Children’s Home Registered Manager with a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Manager for Residential Childcare or equivalent.

You are passionate about getting the best outcomes for young people.

You have good stakeholder management skills and the ability to multi-task.

You will be honest and open in your approach to working with young people and stakeholders.

You are curious, courageous and kind in how you work with children, their families, their carers, professional networks and your colleagues. 
 

Closing date: 15 September 2024 (23:59)
Interview dates: End of September 2024.