Spice Zone

*Full job description* Live in care support Ltd is a new exciting business based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The company is set it up after many years of managing properties and working along side victims of domestic abuse and young children. We are passionate about providing a home from home environment where children are provided with care and nurture to move forward in their lives. The team will work in a trauma informed way with a good understanding of risk and how to manage risk to keep children safe. Live in Care support Ltd will focus on outcomes for children first, not profit. This is a family run business and is owned and run by the siblings (a practicing family solicitor and property investor) and it will remain that way. We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Registered Manager who is as committed to achieving good outcomes for children as we are. The Registered Manager will open the first 2 bedded children's home in Leeds in 2025; a further home will follow in 2026. The Manager will be dual registered to manage the 2nd home as well; at the point the 2nd home opens, a Deputy Manager will be employed. We will want to work closely with the Registered Manager to achieve good outcomes. *The Role* As a Registered Children’s Homes Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the running of a successful children’s home. You will apply the Children’s Homes Regulations (2015) and Quality Standards to your everyday work and will have good management oversight to assure yourself that young people are effectively safeguarded and making progress. You will be an effective leader and will inspire your team to deliver excellent standards of care to the young people. You will be focussed on young people’s goals and aspirations and will ensure that they have every opportunity to receive a good education, pursue hobbies and have time with family/friends. When you have concerns about any aspect of their lives, you will work with and when necessary, challenge others effectively to achieve good outcomes. You will support and value the workforce providing good quality reflective supervision helping staff to grow and develop their practice. You will manage the home in line with the allocated budget and monitor spending to achieve best value. Children and young people in residential care have often experienced trauma. They need understanding and meaningful relationships aimed at keeping them safe and able to enjoy the world around them. You will receive an in-depth induction, regular supervision and access to a good range of training opportunities. You will receive effective day to day support to support you in your role. All candidates must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent as stated in the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015). You must also have a Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, be working towards this or willing to achieve the qualification. You must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of a managerial or supervisory role in an Ofsted registered children’s home. As well as the £45,000-£55,000 salary, there is a company bonus scheme based on Ofsted inspection outcomes. If you think this role could be for you, I'd love to hear from you! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £45,000 - £55,000