Job Title: Children’s Home Manager – Solo home – Complex Care
Location: Deeside, Flintshire
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Shift pattern: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 17:00am
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Next Steps: Apply now or contact Brooklea on 0161 974 1665 for an informal chat or more information.

About the role:
Liquid personnel have an exclusive opportunity for a Children’s Home Manager to oversee a solo home for young people complex backgrounds. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experience Children’s Manager wanting to utilise their experience and knowledge to shape the future of this home.

As the Home Manager you will:

• Oversee the daily operations of the children’s home, including the management of staff, budget, and resources
• Proactively lead the staff team, consistently in conjunction with the deputy with the aim of creating and delivering a safe warm environment in which children and young people can achieve positive outcomes.
• Providing leadership and guidance to staff, including regular performance reviews
• Working collaboratively with external agencies, including social workers, healthcare providers, and education professionals, to ensure that each child receives the highest quality care and support
• Ensure that the home is a safe and welcoming environment for the young people, and that their needs and preferences are respected and prioritised
• Maintain accurate records and reports, and ensure that all administrative tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience managing a CQC or CIW registered care home for children
• NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care and a Level 5 in Leadership & Management
• A thorough understanding of the CQC or CIW regulations and standards relating to residential care homes for children
• Excellent leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, our young people, and external stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Have physical intervention experience or willing to undertake practical training

Benefits:

• Fantastic pay rate
• Flexible work – find the work-life balance that suits you
• Private healthcare
• Rapid Pay
• Free Blue Light Card
• Regular, industry-leading training opportunities
• Access to our in-house clinical team for support and advice whenever you need it
• Refer a friend scheme worth up to £300*
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to progress (NVQs etc.)