Government of Jersey
Residential Childrens Homes Manager
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Residential Childrens Homes Manager
Children’s Residential Home Registered Manager
We are committed to giving every child in care a secure home where they can thrive. Every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential, and we are investing heavily to achieve this goal. With a £15 million investment, we are expanding residential homes, strengthening our team, and fostering services that ensure children experience the childhood they deserve.
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a transformational journey—providing vital support to children and young people by placing their needs at the heart of everything we do. You’ll contribute to our mission early on, ensuring children remain central in all our thinking and planning, creating a lasting impact every day.
About the Role
As a Registered Manager, you will be accountable for the regulation, governance, and quality of your care home. Your key responsibilities include:
- Setting high standards of care excellence to create a caring and supportive environment where children and young people can flourish.
- Leading a high-performing, compassionate team with trauma-informed practice at its core—a fundamental pillar of this role.
- Collaborating closely with the wider management team to ensure the home consistently meets inspection criteria and implements any necessary recommendations to improve services.
- Delivering exceptional, integrated therapeutic care to every child in residential support, prioritising their holistic well-being.
- Ensuring alignment with the islands priority to Put Children First, embedding their needs into all decisions, policies, and daily operations.
Strategically, you will play a foundational role as we develop new residential homes and build a transformed care system.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the legal, regulatory, and operational compliance of the children’s residential home in line with government standards.
- Develop and maintain clinical and pastoral support systems to meet the needs of vulnerable young people.
- Lead performance improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and addressing areas for development.
- Foster strong partnerships with external agencies (e.g., social care, health, education) to develop holistic care plans.
- Represent the home in reporting to inspectors and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Build and retain a skilled, empathetic multi-disciplinary team with robust training in trauma-informed care.
- Ensure equitable and accessible child-centred care, addressing cultural, racial, and individual differences.
Requirements
- Preferred qualifications: Degree in social sciences, healthcare or psychology; or equivalent professional experience in children’s residential care or therapeutic settings.
- Essential knowledge: Current awareness of OFSTED/Social Care Standards and fostering/care legislation.
- Leadership experience in managing complex, compassionate teams delivering high impact care.
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion—healthy goal in shaping supportive environments for diverse children.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with staff, families, and children.
- Demonstrated ability to drive change and improvements through data and feedback-driven practices.
- Preferred: Prior experience in regulatory compliance or inspection readiness processes.
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Jersey: A Place to Call Home
Nestled between England and France, Jersey offers a unique lifestyle with:
- Work-life balance: Your professional life will align with coastal sceneries and a vibrant community life.
- Culture and history: From ancient sites to cultural festivals, Jersey celebrates its heritage through everything from gastronomic delights to vibrant arts scenes.
- A sense of community: Islanders value inclusivity and safety. Enjoy sandy beaches with breathtaking views, world-class schools, downtime with strong local ties.
- Societal and political stability: Low personal taxes and a political structure focused on sustainable growth.
- Challenging yet rewarding climate: Mild Winters and warm summers that make for an agreeable relocation.
- Work remit: Your role encompasses forward intentions for £15m investment in children’s residential homes and innovation around future care models.
Relocation Support
If successful, candidates will benefit from:
- A £5,000 cash relocation allowance to help finish arrangements.
- A familiarisation trip paid for you and your treasured family.
- Complete removal and relocation support tailored to compensate for any inconvenience.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: Sunday, 12 July 2024
- Interviews and assessments: Jersey, commencing Week Commencing 20 July 2024
Next Steps
For inquiries before applying, contact: lovinghomesrecruitment@gov.je. Discover more about relocating and living in Jersey here.
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