Description
TheLighthouse, GloucestershireFull-time | 37.5 hours perweek | Site basedSalary is £50,000Level 5Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare(or working towards) required
Located justoutside Stroud town centre in Gloucestershire, The Lighthouse is awelcoming 5-bedded residential home supporting young females aged13–18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Withexcellent transport links, including a local bus station, trainstation, and just a 10-minute walk from the town centre, TheLighthouse provides a supportive and nurturing environment whereyoung people can thrive.
Whatyou’ll be doing
As RegisteredManager, you will have full responsibility for the leadership,development, and day-to-day management of the residentialchildren’s home. You will ensure that children receive outstandingcare in a safe, nurturing environment, enabling them to makeprogress in all aspects of their lives. You will work closely witha highly supportive senior leadership team and play a key role inshaping the service’s culture, achievements, andsuccess. You will beexpected to:
- Leadon the day-to-day operations of the children’s home
- Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations andChildren’s Home Regulations 2015
- Create apositive, child-centred, trauma-informed and therapeutic culturewithin the home
- Lead, develop, and support thestaff team
- Safeguard and promote the welfareof all children
- Ensure high-quality careplans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies are inplace and effectively implemented
- Build andmaintain strong relationships with local authorities and externalprofessionals
- Ensure positive outcomes forchildren across education, independence and wellbeing
- Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, achieving ‘Good’or ‘Outstanding’ outcomes
- Support an effectiveteam through recruitment, staff development, and teamretention
What you’llbring to the role
Our work isrewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two daysare the same! Your natural empathy will help you support othersthrough both the highs and lows.
- Previous experience within children’s residential care atmanagement or deputy level
- Strongunderstanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguardingpractices
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership &Management for Residential Childcare (or workingtowards)
- Passionate about therapeutic andtrauma-informed care
- Strong leadership andcommunication skills
- Child-focused, resilient,and values-driven approach
This position is a leadership role at Priory and duringthe interview process we will be assessing candidates against ourleadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values drivenbehaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They areintegral to driving a positive high performing culture where westrive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people wesupport. You can find out more about our interview approach and ourleadership behaviours here.
What we will give you inreturn
We want you to succeed atPriory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported withregular career conversations. We also offer full training andnumerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positionsto help you shape your career with us.
- Free on-site parking
- BirthdayHoliday – Your Birthday as an extra days annualleave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexiblebenefits including reduced rates and access to new schemesincluding gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets /smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply HealthScheme)
- Access to developmentopportunities
- Sponsorship of professionalqualifications through our Individual Professional Development(IPD) panel
- Leadership & managementdevelopment
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, andthe Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enoughsuitable candidates are identified.
Thisposition is a leadership role at Priory and during the interviewprocess we will be assessing candidates against our leadershipbehaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours thatdefine great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving apositive high performing culture where we strive to deliver thebest care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find outmore about our interview approach and our leadership behaviourshere.
AboutPriory
Priory is the UK’s leading independentprovider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000people each year to live their lives as fully and independently aspossible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression,anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – andprovide residential and supported living care for autistic adults,people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, braininjuries and olderpeople.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed toproviding an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn moreabout the accessibility support we offer here.
Foragency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statementhere.
All roles are subject to asuccessful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priorywill cover the cost of a DBScheck.
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