About us

You will be working within one of our residential teams as part of our outstanding children in care service. 

The role

Are you passionate about making a real difference for children and young people. In Warrington all our children’s homes are Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding. We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to be the registered manager of one our new children’s home.

In partnership with our health colleagues we are opening an innovative residential and outreach service for children with complex needs that aims to support children and young people to live at home and in their communities.

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring leader who shares our passion for supporting our most vulnerable children.

The home will consist of two deputy managers, a team of senior residential staff, residential care workers, wake night staff and health staff.

The home will offer outreach to families who require support to remain together as well as 4 short to medium term beds registered under the children’s homes regulations 2015. The successful candidate will need to undertake and pass registration with Ofsted as the registered manager.

The successful candidate will benefit from Warrington’s councils’ employees support and rewards program, competitive rates of pay. They will also be part of a group of 7 experienced registered managers in the authority that meet regularly with the service manager to share best practice.

In Warrington we always put children first. Our children in care services were rated as Outstanding in 2024 so come and join us as we continue to develop and improve our services even further!  

What's needed?

·       Substantial and relevant experience of working with complex young people and families

·       Experience of working with young people who have experienced mental health difficulties 

·       In depth experience of people and budget management 

·       Experience of supervising a range of staff 

·      Experience of managing in a regulated setting 

·      Experience of supervising a range of roles and individuals Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent, as outlined in the guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Key Dates & Further Information

The closing date will be : 08/09/2024 and interviews will take place on the 15 and 16 of September 2024

interviews will consist of a written exercise, a young persons panel and a professionals panel.

If you would like an informal chat about the position please feel free to contact Russell the service manager for Residential development via email.

DBS clearance is required.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer