Children's Residential Homes Manager

About the Role

Our aim is to achieve family reunification, or alternatively work towards other preferred choices which may be to remain at the home, move to foster care, independent living, supported lodgings, or specialised residential care. 

As the Registered Manager you will go above and beyond in ensuring that the children you and your team look after, are nurtured, praised and understood. This results in our children thriving, from their starting points, the children in our care are making exceptional progress.

The ideal candidate for this role will be resilient and have a passion for what you do on a day-to-day basis; able to take accountability and responsibility for the service, always ensuring the best possible service for those living and working within it. You would join a larger management team where peer support and guidance is provided and you will be supported by a service lead to assist with the demands of the role.

About the Homes

Albion Street (Spalding)

Albion street loves and cares for up to 6 children between the ages of 8 years and 17 years, with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our children have experienced trauma and some tricky times in their life and so we support them with a therapeutic approach, PACE and two-handed parenting, that will help them to thrive and be the best they can possibly be. Our children are very much loved and nurtured, and hugs and genuine care is what they need and what they get! Every day is different at Albion Street, it can be challenging but that is equally rewarded by being proud of their progress, recognising their achievements, hearing their laughter and seeing their smiles whilst also having lots of fun!

Albion Street team are a consistent, stable, amazing group of people who all bring their own individualities and sparkle, giving each and every child commitment and dedication.

Robin House (Lincoln)

Robin House is a therapeutic Children's Home for 4 children aged between 6 to 15 years of age. The Manager and team works closely with the Clinical Psychologist and complex needs team link workers, providing excellent in-house care and support for children and young people who have diverse needs as a result of their early experiences. We endeavour to create a homely environment that exceeds the needs of children and young people in our care, enabling them to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.

The model of care in our home combines trauma informed practice with social pedagogy, attachment theory and therapeutic care models to give our children the high level of care they need and deserve. Our caring staff work alongside Complex Needs Mental Health Link Workers and other health professionals to develop individual, personalised therapeutic care plans that you will help develop and support.

“Seeing children achieve positive outcomes is by far the best thing”

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• a proven track record of effective and engaging leadership not only with a team of residential care officers but also with stakeholders, statutory agencies and external multidisciplinary teams.
• at least two years management experience within children's residential services
• a QCF level 5 in Leadership and Management or equivalent qualifications or be willing to work towards this.
• able to work with Ofsted to ensure the service meets Children’s Homes Regulations including Quality Care Standards
• you will be passionate about supporting and developing staff and ensuring the home remains a part of the community

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council 

For an open and informal discussion regards these roles, please contact Katie Sansom, by emailing katie.sansom@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Maria Cowen, by emailing maria.cowan@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Applications close on 23rd February. Interviews will take place on the 11th and 12th March.

We wish you the best of luck with your application!

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.