Post Ref: CC197
We are looking to recruit a Residential Home Manager to lead and have overall management responsibility for our new residential home which is planned to open in July 2020.
We are at an exciting time within our residential services as we are investing and increasing our resource so we can care for our own children within Calderdale. We know we have outstanding homes and so we want to create even more, to support our children and young people.
You will lead and support a staff team who are providing excellent care to our children and young people and you will be fundamental in maintaining excellent residential and support services. You will be a key decision maker and have supervisory responsibility for the deputy manager in the home and other senior staff. You will ensure high standards of professional practice are consistent with legislation, statutory guidance and evidence informed practice.
You will have significant experience of working with young people with behavioural and emotional difficulties who can support and lead teams to provide a quality and homely environment for the young people who live there. You will be a passionate and dynamic Manager and will have an innovative outlook to service development and change to support the diverse needs of our young people.
Applicants will have a good knowledge of the Quality Standards and the Ofsted inspection framework as well as recent experience of supervisory responsibility preferably within a Children's residential setting.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Claire Brodie - Service Manager Children Looked After on 01422 392640 claire.brodie@calderdale.gov.uk Alternatively the Senior Homes Manager guy.greenwood@calderdale.gov.uk
Closing date: Sunday, 19th April 2020
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.