Compass Children’s Homes is residential service where passion meets purpose, placing the needs of our children at the heart of every decision we make.
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Children’s Home Registered Manager with at least minimum of 5 years’ experience in residential childcare.
This opportunity will see you lead and inspire your own team. It is a fantastic role for someone looking to expand their career, with opportunities to complete your level 7.
Our home is inWestcliff on Sea, Essex, and provides care for up to six children and young people.
What Makes Us Different?
- We are over 90% good or outstanding.
- We operate our own therapeutic model (AHCT) and you will work within a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.
- A wide range of organisational support from IT, HR and Marketing and bespoke database systems, giving you the time to do what is important within your home.
- A designated Psychologist within the home and community for direct therapeutic work with children.
- A dedicated education service.
- Industry-leading training and support from our partnership with New Ways Safeguarding.
- A member of Community of Communities.
What Can We Offer You?
- Highly competitive salary and up to £6,000 Relocation Package.
- Receive up to £7,000 bonus package receiving a “good” or “outstanding” Ofsted rating, as well as performance-related bonuses.
- £1,000 registration bonus
- Support through your Ofsted inspections.
- Training options for Level 7 and therapeutic training qualifications.
- Company-wide engagement days and individual team building.
- Receive cashback for various medical and well-being appointments and treatments with our MediCash scheme, as well as the chance to win up to £150 in vouchers every month from our staff nominated REACH Awards.
- Earn up to £3,250 by recommending a foster carer or up to £1,000 by recommending a full-time staff member.
What We Require From a Registered Manager
- A proven track record of making a difference to the lives of children
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
- At least 2 years in a role supervising and managing staff.
- NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young People's Workforce.
- LEVEL 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
- A “Good” or “Outstanding” grade within your recent Ofsted Inspections.
The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. In order to be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times.
Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people
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