Residential Service Manager

Do you have experience of managing residential children’s homes and want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people?

If yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Salford City Council is recruiting an innovative and aspirational Service Manager to lead our children’s residential homes portfolio. Having our own children’s homes allows our children and young people the opportunity to remain living in their home city, ensuring that they can maintain relationships with family and friends and avoid unnecessary disruption in their education.

We are very proud of our children’s home, having six homes across the City, all rated either Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

This is an exciting opportunity to continue to develop and strategically lead the service shaping the futures of children and young people.

The role will include:-

Being responsible for providing clear leadership and direction to ensure we meet all requirements in line with Ofsted and our statutory responsibilities in ensuring that children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted

Ensuring performance and quality assurances processes are in place to maintain the highest of standards

Being a strong visible leader with the ability to inspire and challenge practice effectively

Championing the voice and participation of cared for children and care leavers, ensuring their views shape service delivery and decision-making

Promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement

Building and sustaining effective partnerships across statutory, voluntary, and community sectors to enhance the lives of children and young people

Supporting recruitment and workforce development to ensure a skilled and motivated team

Managing budgets effectively and delivering value for money

What we expect from you:-

• Within the last 5 years worked for at least two years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role
• Social work England registered if Social Worker or NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management
• Detailed knowledge of legislation and Policy in relation to children and families, National Quality Standards, Children’s Homes Regulations and Safeguarding Frameworks
• Experience of managing and leading Ofsted inspections
• Experience of overseeing and monitoring all regulation 44 visits and regulation 45 reports as well as Ofsted notifications
• A proven track record of excellent leadership and management skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage your workload whilst maintaining a high standard of quality
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with people to optimise partnership working
• Ability to manage HR issues in respect of attendance and capability

What we can offer you:

• Up to 34 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays).
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working offering a better work/life balance.
• Rich in resources to help you with any child or family you work with.
• Robust training offer and mentoring scheme to support you with your career and aspirations.
• A comprehensive Wellbeing Offer
• Regular, quality, reflective supervision from a consistent leadership team.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If you have completed the GM Elevate Leadership Development Programme within the last 2 years, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.