Residential Senior Manager - Childrens Residential Services

As a Senior Manager, you will be required to ensure the delivery of the wider Residential Service Plan, prepare proposals for the strategic direction of Children's Residential which support the Council's overall future direction, establish mechanisms for the collection of a range of information and/or data to include performance, quality, and analysis, and present this information in different formats to a wide audience. The Responsible Individual element of the role includes supervising the management and delivery of a cluster of homes (between 5 and 7) ensuring regulatory requirements are not just met but exceeded. As the Responsible Individual, you will provide leadership, guidance, and support to a team of Registered Managers within a cluster and be able to promote our strength based approach to practice and compassionate leadership. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of a cluster of children's homes, including auditing, budget management, and providing strategic direction.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards set out by the Children's Home Regulations.
• Been an integral part of the wider Senior Management Team across Children's Services
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to maintain a safe, supportive, and nurturing environments for children and staff teams.
• Collaborating with external agencies, professionals, and stakeholders to provide high outstanding care and support to our children.
• Providing leadership and support to Registered Managers, promoting professional development and continuous improvement.
Working for a Local Authority provides unique advantages and opportunities, and this role is no different. You can expect stability and support; clearly defined pathways for career progression; job security and benefits.

We are continuing to expand our in-house provision of Children's Homes, and are now looking for two qualified social workers with residential experience and management experience to join our existing stable Residential Senior Management Team,
• A genuine commitment to our ethos, culture, and values, and a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Dedication to upholding the highest standards of care, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Willingness to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work, and to foster an environment that celebrates the unique strengths and perspectives of every individual.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in the face of challenges and changing circumstances.
If you have these qualities and are ready to join a dynamic, dedicated and expanding team to make a positive impact in the lives of children, we encourage your application

Where Our Children Live (WOCL) is a programme of work that is supporting the vision "Lancashire homes for Lancashire children". To achieve this, we are growing our network of homes, and our management team.