Job details
Registered Manager
Location: Soham Cambridgeshire
Salary: £45,000 to £47,000
Benefits:
- Compliance Bonus / Occupancy Bonus
- Company Car or Travel Allowance
- 28 days annual leave – rising to 31 days within three years of employment.
- Company Pension / Laptop / Mobile Phone
- Polaris offer staff discounts and benefits within the companies internal exchange program.
We’re excited to be opening a brand new four-bedroom home in Soham, Cambridgeshire, and we’re currently searching for a passionate and dedicated Registered Manager to join our team at Area Camden.
About Us
Area Camden provides the highest quality care, within very high-quality settings to 11 to 18 year olds. We offer young people care, accommodation and support as close to a family environment as possible.
As a company, we always put the young people in our care first and strive to provide a positive and nurturing environment where they can grow and achieve their full potential. We’re passionate about the work that we do and our entire organisation is founded on the core values of mutual respect and good parenting, whilst being respectful to the values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfillment.
We’re also part of the Polaris Community, one of the largest providers of children’s services, and our community of services spans the length and breadth of the whole of the UK. Our community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care and we’re exceptionally proud that 100% of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
About You
As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the home’s care and operations, from the day-to-day delegation and management to strategic planning for workforce development and home development plans. We’re looking for someone with at least 2-3 years of experience in managing children’s homes and a relevant childcare qualification in leadership and management.
You will be an effective leader and able to mentor and support your team to provide the best possible care for each child. You will also need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a good understanding of the SCCIF, Children’s Act 1989, and Care Standards Act 2000.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum NVQ level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People and will be able to demonstrate practical leadership in childcare. You will also need to be flexible and able to work outside regular office hours to meet the demands of the home.
We’re an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality care and believe you have what it takes to become our Registered Manager, please apply by submitting your CV and a letter of intent. We can’t wait to hear from you!
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role more, please contact Jo Binfield on 078955 221147.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000.00-£47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Soham, Cambridgeshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REF-1Q-ZU5SK7H AC RM
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