The Role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of staff, ensuring they are supported and trained to an excellent standard to
provide high-quality care and support to the children and young people living in the residential
children’s home. - Engaging with children, setting examples and building excellent rapport to enable
independence - Supporting with recruitment, ensuring safer recruitment processes are followed to a high
standard - Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare for OFSTED inspections
- Develop care plans and oversee safeguarding procedures
- Build strong relationships with external professionals and families
- Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children ensuring best practice
Person Specification:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Management Role within a Children’s residential care
setting, with a proven track record of achieving and sustaining Outstanding or Good Ofsted
ratings within children’s home previously (D) - Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards (E)
- Previous OFSTED registration and strong understanding of care regulations, including MH &
DOLS experience (E) - Knowledge of therapeutic care, safeguarding, and behaviour de-escalation (E)
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills (E)
- Full UK Driving licence and ability to work on-call (E)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary including monthly bonus & Ofsted achievement bonus
- Enhanced holiday scheme, increasing with service
- Birthday Day Off
- NHS Cash Plan Top Up
- Life Assurance X3
- Free Blue Light Card
- Career progression with our “Roots to Growth” scheme
- Access to Level 7 and therapeutic training
- Casual dress and on-site parking
- Supportive leadership team
Work Location:
The location/work-base for this role may require you to work from multiple locations. We will discuss
this with you during the recruitment process.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
At ACS, safeguarding is our top priority. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and
young people, and all appointments are subject to DBS checks, satisfactory references and proof of
right to work in the UK.
How to Apply:
If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, then we want to
hear from you! Take the next step in your career and apply today to join a company that values
growth, creativity, and positive change
