Childrens Homes Manager - Essex

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Job Title: Residential Homes Manger 

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Essex

Salary:      £44,720.00 - £71,240

Benefits:

• Full company induction, including physical intervention training (NFPS)
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Refer a friend bonus £500 ** TOB Applies
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Ongoing Continuous career progression with funded qualifications leading to enhanced pay scales
• Blue Light Card discount card eligibility 
• Enhanced DBS funded by us.
• Staff bonus - An Ofsted ranking bonus of £500 for good and £1000 for outstanding as well as other bonuses adding up to £18,200 annually. 

White Trees Group, part of SureCare Residential Ltd provides safe, supportive homes for young people facing complex challenges - often through no fault of their own. 

We believe our work goes far beyond keeping young people safe; it's about helping them grow, heal and build brighter futures. The therapeutic support we provide is always trauma-informed, child-centred and relationship-focused.

Real change happens through consistent care, thoughtful planning, therapeutic interventions and a committed team working together to make a lasting difference.

Personal Specification

You will be:

• Naturally caring, patient and emotionally intelligent
• Calm and grounded, even under pressure, with the ability to set clear, consistent boundaries
• A supportive team player who leads with empathy and kindness

Requirements 

• Successful registration with Ofsted. 
• At least 2 years' experience of leading, supervising and managing a team of staff is required. 
• Hold a completed Level 5 diploma in Leadership & Management or enrolment to achieve this within an agreed timeframe

What You'll Do:

• To regularly monitor the delivery of care given by all staff ensuring that the physical, social, psychological and emotional needs of the young people are recognised, assessed and met.  
• To follow the admission policy and procedures and conduct a pre-admission assessment/matching for all potential young people when managing referrals, with support and guidance from the area manager/referrals and placements manager. 
• To ensure that the young people are supported in stressful situations, crisis or emotional and behavioural challenges.
• To meet professional and legal responsibilities for managing the storage, handling and administration of medications in the home as storage and safety of finances and petty cash in the home. 
• To carry out the duties of "The Responsible Individual" and ensure that the home complies with all statutory obligations and relevant legislation (e.g. environmental health, health & safety and fire regulations.