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Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Residential Children's Home Manager to join the Children's Residential Services for Wokingham Borough Council.

As the Residential Children's Homes Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of the residential homes, and the provision of a professional children and young people centred service, in line with the relevant regulations, legislation, codes of practice, and policy and procedures.

This exciting new service provides a unique opportunity for the Residential Children's Homes Manager to have full autonomy, recruiting your own team and leading on the development of an essential service that will positively impact on the lives of children and young people.

Wokingham Borough Council's aim is to enable our most vulnerable children and young people in care to live close to the things they hold dear - close to family, friends, community, and those who care for them most. This service comprises a multi-building children's home including a 4-bedroom Emotional Behaviour Disorder/Difficulties (EBD) home and up to 2 smaller Complex homes.

These homes will enable more children with complex needs to remain in or return to Wokingham and to avoid the use of unregistered placements and children living away from their communities and networks.

Key Responsibilities will include:
* To lead and be responsible for the effective management of the residential homes, and the provision of a professional, child centred service in accordance with the relevant regulations, legislation, guidance, codes of practice, policy and procedures.
* The role will oversee the management of 2 children's homes and the services provided to them in each Unit. This will include registration as the 'Homes Manager' for Ofsted purposes.
* To manage and oversee the annual budget of both children's homes.
* To ensure that services are delivered in partnership with all key stakeholders so that children's assessed needs are met on a planned, holistic basis within a family setting whenever this is consistent with their best interests.
* To deal with complex issues effectively in order to develop a responsive and effective service for users, delivered within designated budgets.
* To develop specialist knowledge in the field for which the post carries management responsibility, acting as a resource and source of excellence to both peers and more senior colleagues.
* Embedding, training, and implementing the chosen therapeutic practice model approach into every aspect of the homes' management.
* Work closely with the other Corporate Parenting teams to develop and maintain the best possible placement options to keep children and young people safe, happy and close to Wokingham where possible.

Candidate requirements:
* Professional qualification in (recognised and current) Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare, or equivalent
* 3 years as a manager in a children's residential setting
* Proven ability to ensure that services are delivered to the highest achievable professional standards, that quality standards are identified and measured, and that remedial action is undertaken where necessary.
* To be able to help staff navigate change as the service is early in inception and still being established, therefore any new manager needs to be able to help the staff adjust and adapt to changes. In addition to further recruitment and bringing new staff on board. Whilst pursuing the further development and establishment of the new homes.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com . or call on 0114 700 3804 .

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Location: Woking, Surrey
Pay Rate: Up to £42.76 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Pattern: Hybrid working (details to be confirmed at interview)
Contact: Mahek Shah - | call - 0175 655 6972

Surrey County Council is currently recruiting for an experienced MAP (Multi-Agency Partnership) Social Worker to join their well-established team in Woking. This role involves collaborative risk management and intensive support for families with complex and high-risk needs.

Manage a caseload of children and families with multiple vulnerabilities

Work jointly with professionals across health, education, and policing

Provide statutory social work interventions, including s.17 and s.47 assessments

Contribute to multi-agency risk assessment and planning meetings

Support families to access targeted and specialist services

Ensure clear and timely record-keeping and report writing

Qualified Social Worker with registration to Social Work England

Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in statutory children's services

Strong background in multi-agency work, child protection, and risk assessment

Confident managing complex caseloads and safeguarding concerns

Must be a driver with access to own vehicle

Excellent support through reflective supervision and development

Opportunity to work within a progressive, integrated service

Part of a team that is innovative and strengths-based in its approach

Clear career pathways and ongoing CPD support

DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy

Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us

Bonus for finding your own job

Twice-weekly payroll

A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search and placement

📧 Email your CV to Mahek Shah at m.shah @edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 Call 0175 655 6972 for a confidential chat

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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.