Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a childrens unit manager for a LAC service based in Nottingham, supporting children with various conditions transitioning into independent living or back home with families.

Your role will be to manage the Supported Accommodation provision, so that the physical, emotional and safety needs of children are protected and promoted, working within the Government Guidance; the City Council's core values and strategic aims and the Department's policies and procedures in order to meet Quality Standards and achieve good outcomes for the Children Looked After in the provision.

Job Requirements:

Experience working with Children (Essential)

1 year managerial/Supervisory experience (Essential)

Minimum Level 3 in residential childcare or Equivalent

DBS on update service (Desirable)

Ability to manage the provision including allocation of duties and responsibilities, staff deployment, day-to-day supervision and oversight.

Good at problem-solving and ability to make quick decisions

Key Responsibilities

Managing challenging behaviour

Ability to understand equality issues and knowledge and consideration of meeting the diverse needs of the staff team and young people.

Willingness to work a rota system and provide on call cover and sleep-in duties.

Enabling independence by assisting with day-to-day tasks

Ability to manage, monitor and improve performance in order to provide Best Value Services and to develop effective team performance.Benefits working for CES Locums and Well-being include:

Weekly Pay

PAYE or Umbrella Payroll

Lucrative refer a friend scheme*

Holiday Pay

The opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills within the care sector

Ongoing training and development

Interested in applying for this role?

If you would like to learn more about the opportunity, please contact Jason on (phone number removed), message (phone number removed) or alternatively apply directly through this ad!

CES Locums are a specialist recruitment agency providing experienced, qualified staff within the health and social care industry. We work with both private and NHS services, throughout the United Kingdom. Our bespoke service is tailored to the needs of our clients and staff since our main goal is to build long term, repeat business and strong relationship with them. We are also flexible on how you would choose to work for us as we can always offer you sessions to fit around your commitment