Residential Childrens Homes Manager

£55,892 to £69,241 per annum + 8% on call allowance Working Style: Fixed-base worker Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd September The Opportunity Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compassion; promoting the development and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Essex County Council is investing in and expanding its portfolio of internal children''s residential homes. We are excited to announce the opening of a new children''s homes in Chelmsford, anticipated to open in 2027. It will be a 2-bedded children''s home. This role will manage the home and be responsible for recruiting the residential staff teams and supporting them through their training. This home will serve as safe havens, offering stable, short-term, and supportive placements for children aged 11 - 17 years who, for the time being, are unable to live with their birth families. The Registered Children''s Home Manager is a pivotal role within the Children and Families service. This role involves managing a short-term children''s home and working closely with children, young people, their families, and partner agencies. The goal is to meet the needs of the children and young people, protecting them from neglect and abuse, and enabling a brighter future. This role requires an experienced manager with expertise in residential care for children and young people. ..... full job details .....