View Vacancy -- Registered Manager - Haslemere Children's Centre

About Haringey

We are investing in creating a better borough for all our residents and bettering the lives of children and young people in Haringey is our first corporate priority. We are located in the north of the capital with a population of approximately 250,000 people and a growing population of 0-19-year olds. We are a diverse and fast-changing borough and tomorrow’s leaders; artists and innovators are busy growing up here.

Haringey is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as we strive for excellence in all we do.

In short, we’re a council with high ambitions; a place to work that is full of energy and focus. Our teams have passion, integrity and commitment, and people join us, do so as they see Haringey is a learning organisation, and the people that work here strive for continuous improvement in their practice, aiming high to ensure we provide outstanding outcomes for our children.

We offer a great place to develop a career that is yours to own. 

About the Service

The council has been on a significant journey of improvement, with ambition to enable every child and young person to have the best start in life. We are committed to the "signs of safety" and we need exceptional leaders who are committed to embedding this model of working and understand that good quality social work engagement can make a difference for children, young people and their families with whom we are working. Haringey is committed to providing "the right support for the right child at the right time" this post is key to delivering the first response right for every child. 

We are currently developing a specialist multi-agency Residential assessment service. The service will provide up to six places for children aged 11-15, the overall aim will be , to complete a comprehensive multi-agency assessment to identify their challenges and provide clear guidance to ensure that the right exit strategy is sought when planning for permanency, this could include long term Therapeutic placements Family placements and in some cases reunification .

Creative education and support packages will be developed to enable the children and young people to continue their learning during the assessment period.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something that will be both creative and rewarding 

What we are looking for:

This role will be responsible for shaping and delivering the residential home’s Statement of Purpose and managing the team to achieve the same.

You will need to have:

• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People Services or equivalent (or a preparedness to work towards the same).
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development. 

What we offer:

• An attractive salary, option of pension scheme, interest free season ticket loan as well as other financial benefits
• Learning and development opportunities including management training courses.  You will benefit from a strong and stable management team which is keen to invest in you and your career to help you reach your potential.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th March 2021