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Children’s Residential Service Manager, Cardiff, Wales
This is a small 6-bedded Children’s Residential Home.
Benefits
• Salary: £39K – £45K per annum, Plus Car Allowance
• Hours: 40 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year.
• Contract: Permanent, Full Time.
• Pension Scheme, Health Care Plan, Blue Light Card.
• Free Online GP Service & Life Assurance.
• Free DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
• Flexible pay day scheme.
• Continued Training & Professional Development.
Employer
Social Care & Education Jobs are not the end employer but have been selected as an approved Recruitment Partner for this National Provider of Specialist Care & Education for Children & Young People. The company's values, ethos, and mission are very clear, forming the foundation for every one of their services. As an organisation, they focus on Specialist Education, Further Education & Residential School.
Your Role
You will be based in a college environment led by Specialist Tutors and Learning Support Workers. This is a fantastic setting for those leaving school at 16 to access specialist further education. It supports them with any learning or communication difficulties, providing additional therapy and behaviour support through a multi-disciplinary team. The college offers access to fantastic facilities and Tutors, whilst also partnering with local charities and employers.
Duties
As the Children’s Residential Service Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the care team. Your role will involve overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a trauma-informed and supportive care environment for the Children & Young People living here.
• Staff management, leadership, and managing shift patterns.
• Delivering a high-quality, outcomes-driven service.
• Maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Providing excellent leadership and mentorship to the staff team.
• Supporting staff well-being and professional development.
• Conducting inductions, supervisions, and appraisals.
Criteria
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience in Children’s Residential Childcare.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Or willingness to work towards this qualification.
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Social Care & Education Jobs are the UK's leading Recruitment Partner for Adult Social Care, Children's Residential & Specialist Education Providers. We will fully support you throughout your application, interview, and preparation for your first day!
Compliance
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means job applicants must declare all convictions and cautions (including those "spent" unless "protected" under DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults in our care and are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume you have not met the criteria on this occasion
