Cluster Home Manager (Oakview)

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• Are you innovative, inspirational and have excellent leadership and Management skills?
• Do you want to work in a role where no 2 days are the same?
• Are you interested in an enhanced training package and career progression opportunities?
• Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people in Stockton-on-Tees?

If this sounds like you, then we'd love to welcome you to our friendly, supportive team.

As a Registered Cluster Manager, you will lead a team of care workers to provide high quality care, and family support within a cluster of up to 3 Childrens Homes. You will be experienced and preferably hold Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent - or demonstrate the ability and commitment to completing the award within 18 months of appointment. You will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of success in the field, must meet all essential criteria as set out in the person specification and must be able to register with Ofsted.

You will have the skills, knowledge and drive to lead and deliver care packages that supports our ethos and mission statement to 'turnaround the lives of young people in order to prepare them to live in a family'. Each home is supported by a therapist to help develop and deliver individualised packages of support.

What our young people say!

"The service and the care home manager have been so supportive and have helped me build my confidence and turn my life around, and I'm now hoping to go to university. Living in the home has been living as part of a family for me, and the neighbours treat us like just another family on the street."

What Ofsted Said about our homes!

"It's clear the children in this home are loved"

"Children love living here and do not want to leave!"

What other professionals say!

"The homes are 'brilliant', the staff are 'child-centred'. It is clear how much the children are cared for, and the staff are extremely proud of the children's achievements."

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

You will receive a competitive salary, enhancements for the role and sleepover payments where appropriate. There may also further opportunities to pick up additional hours as and when required.

We also offer generous annual leave entitlement, local government pension with the option to add extra contributions and access to a number of other benefits like a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

Take a look at the attached job description and if you want to chat more about the role, then please get in touch with the manager of the team, Garth Illingworth, Service Lead Residential Care and Supported Accommodation by sending an email to Garth.Illingworth@stockton.gov.uk

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