Children Services Manager

Care manager role Residential children's services £42500+ benefits

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Bridgend Suppleo healthcare is an award-winning recruitment agency who believe in building relationships on understanding and respect. We pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled quality of service to all healthcare staff at all levels across Wales and England. Benefits Pulled from the full job description
Referral programme
Annual leave
Company pension

Children's residential Care Manager
About the role
Salary - £42,000 + pa
* Additional payment provided for sleep ins and overtime hours worked*
Location – BRIDGEND
Hours - This is an exciting opportunity as we have adapted the flexibility of this role to develop a healthy work/life balance for the successful candidate. The role will be Monday – Friday with some flexibility based on the individual.
We have an opportunity for a Manager to join our dynamic team within our children's home in the Bridgend area . Supporting up to 4 Young People with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. All our homes are based in a semi-rural location.
We provide a homely environment where Young People feel secure, supported, and nurtured so if you have a passion for providing therapeutic care & to make a positive impact to those in need, then please get in touch with us.
Your Role
As a registered manager you will ensure the running of the home, ensuring compliance with regulation and statutory requirements, along with our organisations policy, procedures and ethos. You will be required to support staff in addition to the children and young people
Requirement's to be a Care Manager:
Essential
QCF/NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or a Shift Leader, within a residential setting.
· Full UK manual drivers licence
· Minimum age 22
· Passion to make a difference
· Strong communication skills with internal and external agencies
· Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure
· Basic IT skills
· Flexibility of working hours
· Able to act as a positive role model
· Knowledge & understanding of Statutory requirements & regulations
· Knowledge & understanding of Health & Safety, and risk assessments
Desirable
· Level 3 qualification specific in Health & Social Care or Equivalent
· Registered with Social Care Wales or must register within initial 6 months in residential care
· Experience of working with children
· Experience of residential childcare

What we Offer:
· Competitive pay with structured progression
· 28 days annual leave per year, plus an additional 1 days per year, up to a maximum of 5 days
· Birthday day off
· Opportunity to progress & develop leadership and management skills
· Fully supported Induction throughout probation period
· Refer a Friend bonus scheme
· Fully funded milage allowance if working outside your allocated home.
· Company Pension Scheme
· Fully funded Health & Social Care Qualifications (Level 4-5)
· Fully funded ongoing CPD training program.
· Fully funded access to Trauma Informed Practice Training
· Earn double pay rate for sleep ins on selected bank holidays
· Incentive bonus vouchers
Why apply
You will be a part of a caring, supportive and dynamic team, as a manager you will quickly become an integral part of the house team, supporting and deputising for the registered manager. Making a real and positive difference to our children's lives. xrexnqw
My client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful appointed candidates are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and referencing
Pay: £42500 +per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
Rhondda Cynon Taff: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person