Service Manager

Location: Midlands Region  

Salary: up to £60,000 per annum including bonuses

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Main Purpose of the Job: Overseeing the day-to-day management of a cluster of children's residential care homes within the Midlands region. The role will require regular travel between sites and to the company's Head Office in Burton on Trent, so a full UK driving license is essential.

Equal Opportunities: All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Service Managers are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

• Recent Registered manager experience in last few years achieving good or outstanding with Ofsted who wishes to progress.
• Experience in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties/behaviour that challenges OR working with young people who are Neuro-diverse, live with learning disabilities.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within a Children's Residential Home within the last 5 years. (Ideally 7+ years of experience in last 10 years).
• At least 2 years’ experience within a Supervisory or Leadership role within a Children's Home setting (Ideally, 5+ years in the last 7 years).
• A minimum Level 5 Residential Child Care Diploma, or leadership and management.
• A Full UK Driving License
• Right to Work in the UK

The role of the Service Manager will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day management of a cluster of Residential Homes within organisation.
• Line Managing the manager/s of the care homes within the given cluster of homes.
• Providing hands on support to Home Managers and the RI as required.
• Completing quality audits and creating action plans.
• Developing and mentoring new leadership including less experienced RMs or Team leaders into RM roles.
• Acting as a Designated Safeguarding lead and submitting reports as appropriate to the relevant authorities

In return for your commitment to the young people in our care, Bridge2Future are offering an attractive benefits package including:

• A highly competitive salary ranging up to £60000 per annum including bonuses depending upon experience and qualification level.
• Car Allowance and Company Fuel Card depending upon business travel.
• Highly competitive monthly bonus based on achieving targets.
• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement - Increases with length of service
• Employer Contributions Pension with NEST
• A fully funded Employee Assistance Programme

Experience:

Management: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving Licence (required)
• Level 5 Residential Children’s Care Management Diploma (required)

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To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bridge2Future, please do not hesitate to apply.

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