Overview
Job Description
Salary: £47,754 – £49,764
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 12 months
Rolling advert: We’re continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.
Canon’s House – Transforming Young Lives
Wiltshire Council prides itself on providing the most vulnerable Children and Young People the very best care and support.
Canon’s House is a lifeline for families of children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex health and care needs. The home provides overnight short break accommodation for Children and Young People aged 5 to 18.
The home offers opportunities for Children and Young people to enjoy a welcoming, safe and homely experience of overnight care, where their every need is met with love, care and attention whilst providing Parents and carers some ‘me time’.
The Team are passionate about child-centred care and support, are dedicated to providing the very best quality of care and are committed to ensuring that every child is cared for with dignity and respect, whilst being afforded opportunities to experience life chances and positive outcomes to support life skills, independence, resilience and self-confidence.
As the Registered Manager, you will lead a team of care professionals to ensure the short overnight break service meets the needs of its families. You will be managing change and advising on policies, responding to emergencies, and overseeing budgeting and financial reporting. You will undertake the role of Designated Safeguard Lead for the home and respond effectively to any and all safeguarding concerns and play a key role within the Children and Young People Disability Team.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Under the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Clare Smith, Service Manager, at Clare.Smith@wiltshire.gov.uk , or call 01380 826248.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
Disability Confident Employer
Application process
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