Registered Manager (Childrens Short Breaks) 

A 6-bedroom short breaks unit for disabled children and young people up to the age of 18. 

Position: Registered Manager - Children’s Short Breaks Unit 
Location: Chertsey, Surrey 
Job type: Full Time, Permanent 
Salary: Up to £35,493 per annum + On Call 

Closing date: Friday 17th May 
Interview week commencing: Monday 27th May 

About the role: 

Our client is seeking to appoint an experienced Registered Manager to continue and further develop this prestigious short break unit. 

Reporting to the Head of Services, duties will include: 
- Overseeing the day to day operational running 
- Ensure that all practice is in line with policies, procedures and the National Minimum Standards and Regulations for Children’s Homes, monitored by Ofsted 
- Ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities 
- Provide support through supervision and appraisal 
- Maintain staff rotas and organise the children’s bookings 
- Monitor and contribute to the assessment and implementation of service documentation 
- Work with families and other professionals to provide a co-ordinated service 
- Monitoring of the service provision 

About you: 

- Experience of SEND 
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and Ofsted registration requirements 
- Ability to lead, motivate and support the staff team 
- Experience of managing and implementing person centred plans 
- Ability to contribute at both strategic and operational levels 
- Care and managerial track record within a children’s registered residential setting within the last 5 years 
- Worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children 
- At least one year where you have supervised and managed a staff team 
- A Registered Managers Award ideally a L5 Leadership and Management in Residential or willing to work towards this qualification. 
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Please note if you do not receive a response before the 5th April your application has been unsuccessful 

Successful person will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service at enhanced level, two references and an Occupational Health check. After a 6 months’ probationary period you will be entitled to six weeks’ annual leave and pension benefits after 3 months. 

You may have experience of the following: Registered Manager, Service Manager, Home Manager, Children’s Home Manager, Care Manager, Care Coordinator, Case Worker, Social Worker, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.