Tavistock - Children's Home Manager
Are you patient, understanding and prepared to support and care for vulnerable children with learning difficulties?
Fernleigh Lodge has been judged as GOOD by Ofsted and we are actively working towards an OUTSTANDING rating.Let’s tell you about the Role.
This is a role with challenge, growth, and purpose at its heart. It’s a role that inspires others and brings your creative mind to life.
We are an ambitious and passionate team looking to within the area. As a result, a unique position has been created for a Home Manager to oversee our current homes with a strong team in support.
Fernleigh Lodge is a unique 3-bedroom children's home in Cornwall, supporting children with learning disabilities and complex needs. We are dedicated to making them feel safe, not just in their homes but also in the surrounding areas.
We currently support two young men aged 13 and 17 who need inspiring and confident team members to support them to enjoy a high quality of life, access education and have fun.
Reporting to our Registered Manager, you will be supported by Deputy managers and Senior support workers, taking accountability for all operational aspects of the home especially the culture of the home and ensuring that our young people flourish.
Focusing on areas such as quality management, rota planning, retention, budget, training & mentoring will be part of the role. You will be responsible for the safety of all, and you’ll motivate your team with ideas that keep the people we support engaged, fulfilled and happy.The sense of fun you’ll bring helps make things happen.
We see this as more than a job, this is the start of your career journey with us. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential.As well as all the above you will receive regular supervisions, appraisals and your very own development plan within the organisation. You will have opportunities to meet regularly with directors and managers both formally and informally ensuring you have sufficient support networks from within the organisation.
Let’s Hear About You.Passion for positively shaping lives is just as important to us as your experience. A track record of leading homes and supporting young people with complex needs
Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid NVQ level 5 in Leadership and Management is preferred, or a willingness to work towards this.
- Do you have a valid NVQ level 5 in Leadership and Management or a willingness to work towards this? Please state.
Experience:
- Deputy/Manager in a Children's Home: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 Children's Service (required)
- UK Driving Licence with access to your own reliable vehicle (required)
- address local to the Tavistock area (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person