- Salary
- £59k+
- Location
- Kingfisher - Westoning
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Customer Service
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Regional Support Manager
Department: Residential
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kingfisher - Westoning
Compensation: £58,700 / year
Description
Esland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.
We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!
What we are looking for:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a residential children’s home
- Direct knowledge and experience of Ofsted inspections and expectations and a history of obtaining Good and/or Outstanding ratings
- Excellent communication skills and an initiative-taking approach to all tasks
- Robust leadership skills
- Possession of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services (or equivalent)
- A role model for all Esland values
- A flexible approach to working
- A full UK driving license and the ability to travel across our homes
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Regional Manager with management of the Registered Managers within the designated region
- Creating and maintaining quality services and long-term placements
- Ensuring that any home with a vacancy for a Registered Manager is able to run smoothly and without disruption to deliver continuity of service and care
- Management of budgets – including staffing and maintenance resources
- Ensuring that staff are recruited and trained according to company policy and relevant legalisation
- Ensuring that the homes have the correct resources and environment in which children can develop
- Ensuring that all Esland policies and procedures are implemented and are followed at all times
- Ensuring that all young people experience a placement experience that is personalised to their particular needs, identified through a robust assessment system and placement matching
- Keeping effective records, monitoring progress and taking appropriate action to ensure service delivery
- Conducting staff evaluation & regular supervisions with Registered Managers
- Liaising with external support agencies
- Developing a Regional Development Plan and individual Personal Development Plans for all managers and ensuring their implementation
What we can offer:
- 28 days annual leave
- Company sick pay
- Healthcare cashback plan
- Enrolment into Esland pension scheme
- Comprehensive, paid induction training (that is accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training) and ongoing training within the role
- Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
- Cycle to work scheme
- A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
- Monthly recognition awards
- Casual dress code
- Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
- Food available whilst on shift
- Free parking
- A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
- The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!