3-6 months contract with a local authority

Rate: £27.79 per Hour Umbrella

Weekend enhancement: 10% additional payment

On-call payment: £36.89 Umbrella

Summary

This role involves working closely with the Registered Manager to provide leadership and support within a children's residential home regulated by Ofsted. The position is crucial for ensuring the delivery of safe, nurturing, and person-centred care to children. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational leadership, staff management, quality assurance, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This is a 3-6 month contract with a local authority, offering a rate of £27.79 per hour under an umbrella company, with additional payments for weekend work, on-call duties, and sleep-in shifts.

Assist the Registered Manager in the daily operations of the residential home.
Provide leadership and guidance to residential care staff.
Manage staff rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels.
Conduct supervision sessions and manage staff performance.
Mentor and develop staff to encourage best practices and continuous improvement.
Foster positive relationships with children and young people.
Support the creation and implementation of individual care plans.
Ensure high standards of care and safeguarding practices are upheld.
Perform quality assurance activities, audits, and service improvements.
Review and audit case records, reports, and statutory documentation.

Significant experience in an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home.
Extensive experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural, mental health, and complex needs.
Previous experience in supervising or managing staff in a residential care setting.
Experience in audits, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent NVQ Level 3 qualification.
Enhanced DBS clearance and successful completion of Schedule 2 checks.
Ability to work 37 hours per week, including shift work, weekends, and on-call duties.
Availability to attend the home outside normal hours if necessary.

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Contract length: 3-6 months
Expected end date: End of January
Start date: ASAP
Reason for interim requirement: Unable to recruit permanently, therefore moving to agency provision
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working pattern: Fully onsite
No remote/hybrid working available
Working Pattern & Additional Requirements
Standard working hours are generally 9am-5pm
Candidates will be required to undertake:
Shift work
Weekend working (approximately one weekend per month)
On-call duties
Candidates may be required to attend the home outside normal hours if needed. The Hiring Manager gave the example of potentially receiving a call at 3am and needing to attend the service.
Enhanced DBS with barred list required.
We work on bi weekly payment schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.