Home Manager – Maternity Cover – Oak Cottage Childrens Residential Cover – £35,000 – £45,000 per annum
Qualifications (If Required)
- Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People).
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)
- Minimum NVQ 4 Management or equivalent
Qualifications
Driving License
Experience Required
Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People).
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)
Experience
A minimum of 5 years’ experience of working with children and young people
A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children and young people in a senior role
Proven Outcomes with Ofsted
Detailed knowledge of Childcare regulations
Experience of learning difficulties, ASD and associated behaviours that challenge and complex needs.
Skills/Abilities
Analytical skills
Strong self-management skills – self-starter
Communication and influencing skills
Proactive approach
Ability to create strategic value
Strong time and priority management skills, completing work in required timescales, with a low level of supervision
Qualities
Personable and polite
Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
Works on own initiative but also as part of a team
Good alignment to our company values
Other Requirements
Company Values
- Personal development opportunities
- Treating you as an individual
- Publicly recognising your achievements
- Supporting you any way we can
- Placing you on a comprehensive training program
- A competitive salary
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