Residential Manager

About the role

As the Residential Children's Homes Manager, you will lead and manage our brand-new, multi-building children's home(s) within the borough, providing professional children and young people centred service in line with relevant regulations, legislation, codes of practice, and policy and procedures.

This role provides the unique opportunity to further establish the recently opened Children's Homes. You will use your leadership and coaching skills to further develop existing and new members of staff, making a significant contribution to the overall shaping and embedding of the Residential Homes in Wokingham. The service comprises a multi-building children's home including a 4-bedroom Emotional Behaviour Disorder/Difficulties (EBD) home and one smaller (2 bedroom) home.

Wokingham Children's Services are relentlessly focussed on the full rounded picture that Corporate Parenting provides. We are looking for individuals who will advocate for our children, and have them at the heart of every decision made. Our aim is to enable our most vulnerable children and young people in care to live close to the things they hold dear – close to family, friends, community, and those who care for them most.

Key responsibilities include:

• Effective management of the residential homes and provision of professional service
• Leading and managing a team to achieve best outcomes for Children in our Care
• Managing competing demands in tight timescales with confidence
• Working seamlessly with our multi agency network and Wokingham Children's Services team
• Being a strong and steady mentor for the growing team and our Children

To apply, please complete the online application form via the link provided. For an informal discussion, please contact Alix Williams at Alix.Williams@wokingham.gov.uk. Please note that interviews will be held in person by a panel with a presentation required, followed by a Young Person's panel interview.

About You

You will be professionally creative, safe and 'solution focussed' in a challenging and fast paced environment. You will be a strong and steady mentor for not only the growing team, but also for our children.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a professional qualification in Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (recognised and current), or equivalent
• Have significant experience as a manager in a children's residential setting
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage a team to achieve best outcomes for Children in our Care
• Show confidence in managing competing demands in tight timescales
• Demonstrate ability to work seamlessly with multi agency networks and Children's Services teams

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. You will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Offer to You

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community with a strong local economy, excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

• Salary of £59,009 - £64,673 per annum
• Supportive management with regular supervision
• Generous annual leave allowance, with additional 5 days with 5 years continuous service
• Local and national discount schemes
• Car salary sacrifice benefit available