Area Manager
at Action for Children
Hexham, England, United Kingdom -
| Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | 11 Apr, 2025 | GBP 59290 Annual | 21 Jan, 2025 | N/A | Regulatory Requirements,Leadership Skills,Children | No | No |
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Description:
CHILDREN’S HOME AREA MANAGER (RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL)
Salary: Up to £59,290 (pro rata)
Location: Hexham
Contract/Hours: Permanent, Part-time (30 hours per week, 4 days per week with flexibility)
ABOUT YOU:
We’re looking for someone resilient with strong leadership skills and a positive approach to change. Ideally, you will have:
- L5 Leadership Qualification (or working towards)
- Ability to lead, motivate, and manage staff
- Ability to develop and maintain effective networks and relationships
- Experience managing and delivering placement/commissioned services
- Knowledge of Ofsted regulatory requirements
- Experience managing operational services for children and families
ABOUT US:
Join Action for Children and help change the lives of vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we supported over 687,000 children and families. Our mission is to ensure every child has a safe and happy childhood.
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Responsibilities:
ROLE OVERVIEW:
As the Area Manager, you’ll oversee our 5-bed residential children’s home and our short breaks home. You’ll lead and manage a team of up to 40 staff members, with two direct reports, a Registered Manager and a Service Co-ordinator. Your responsibilities include providing strong leadership, ensuring compliance with regulations, promoting safeguarding practices, and advocating for children and families.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure service delivery meets regulations and performance standards
- Act as the Responsible Individual for the home
- Promote safeguarding practices and advocate for children and families
- Lead and develop a strong team
- Collaborate with business development, fundraising, and other colleagues
- Build and strengthen relationships with commissioners
- Contribute to tenders and grant applications
- Implement necessary changes and oversee resource planning
PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO LOOK AT THE LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ROLE AND ACTION FOR CHILDREN
Job Description
Action for Children’s story I Driven by love, we take action for children
Action for Children Employee Benefits
AfC Commitment Statement
Management Competency Framework
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
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