Trainee Registered Manager – children’s home

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Trainee Registered Manager based in Chippenahm, Wiltshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with learning disabilities within a children’s home.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a growing company. You will work closely with an experienced Registered Manager for 4 to 12 months before progressing into a Registered Manager position.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential and all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent. The starting salary will be between £32,000 – £34,000 per year.

As a Trainee Registered Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team.
• Support the Registered Manager with external audits.
• Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children.
• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction.
• Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members.
• Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

• Genuine opportunities to progress to a Registered Manager
• Opportunity to work towards a level 5 qualification
• Free meals on shift
• Increase annual leave with length of service
• Work alongside and support a passionate Senior Management Team

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Kieran.

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