Trainee Children’s Home Manager – LD – Studentjob.co.uk

Overview

Trainee Children’s Residential Home Manager – LD

Location: Southampton

Job Type: Full-time, 9-5 Monday to Friday for the initial 12 months

Salary: £35,805 per annum basic salary

Responsibilities

• Enrolment onto a 12-month leadership programme designed for individuals with Children’s Home experience who are ambitious to move into a management role.
• Be an integral part of the leadership team, working closely with knowledgeable Managers across LD Children’s Homes.
• Gain practical leadership experience with one-to-one support through coaching and mentoring alongside an accredited leadership programme (including face-to-face workshops, training and development).
• Support recruitment, retention, and the development of behaviours and culture within the service.
• On completion of the 12-month course, move into a Service Manager position or continue as a Deputy Manager in one of our Children’s homes, with ongoing opportunities to gain a Level 5 qualification.

What You’ll Gain

• Leadership training relevant to Level 5 qualification curriculum
• Enhanced knowledge, confidence and skills
• Clear career progression through defined leadership pathways
• Personal mentor and coaching support from existing experienced Managers
• Work-based learning in real Children’s Home settings
• Access to mandatory and essential manager training
• Opportunity to progress to Service Manager at one of our Children’s Homes

Requirements

• Passionate and motivated to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people
• 2 years’ experience working within a Residential Children’s home, either as a Senior or Deputy, or experience in supporting people with learning disabilities
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People or health and social care
• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding procedures
• Committed to learning and development, with ambition to lead
• A full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Career progression with clear paths to advance, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager
• Competitive salary with Real Living Wage as a minimum
• Enhanced pay scales recognizing qualifications and experience
• Family support: enhanced company maternity and paternity pay
• Rewarding role with variety and opportunities for impact
• Supportive management with regular supervisions and appraisals
• Regular team meetings and involvement in regional management decisions
• Funded qualifications and access to additional QCFs
• Paid training and full induction program
• Discount schemes, pension (NEST), wellbeing support, and employee assistance program
• Staff referral bonus and internal communications platform
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Investors in People Gold level accreditation

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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