Director of Registered Children's Homes
Closing Date: 1st January 2025.
Please note: St Cuthbert’s Care reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications is received prior to the closing date.
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum.
Hours of Work: 35 per week but flexible.
Location: Head Office, Newcastle.
We are looking for a talented individual with a recognised social work qualification (or equivalent) to lead and develop our charity’s three small children’s homes across Darlington, Sunderland and Newcastle.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will direct and support our registered managers with every aspect of their work in ensuring the safety and well-being of the young people in our care.
- You will set strategic and operational objectives and drive through change that consistently delivers high quality services
- You will lead by example and manage with inspiration and encouragement
- You will have extensive understanding and experience of Ofsted regulation, strategic commissioning and budget management
- You will possess excellent communication skills and be an articulate and confident negotiator and influencer with all individuals including external professionals and stakeholders.
Hours of work are 35 per week however you will need to have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
You will be required to a have a full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use.
Benefits
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How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please click the button below. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
If you would like to discuss your application further, please call our recruitment line on 0191 228 8803 or alternatively email recruitment@stcuthbertscare.org.uk
Please note: We are unable to employ candidates requiring international visa sponsorship.