Managing children's homes developing effective leadership in small organizations - Hicks, Leslie; ProQuest (Firm) (London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008)
Managing children's homes : introduction and background -- Who lives and works in children's homes? -- Creating, maintaining, and influencing a staff team -- Shaping and maintaining the role of manager within the context of the wider organisation -- Shaping and maintaining work in relation to the needs of young people -- What does leadership look like in children's homes? -- What resources are used, how much do these cost, and how are costs linked to outcomes? -- What makes a difference to outcomes for young people? -- What influences the way children's homes are managed? -- Conclusions and implications -- Appendix: Some sample models.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Keywords: Group homes for children -- Great Britain -- Management; Children -- Institutional care -- Great Britain; Social work administration -- Great Britain; Leadership; Electronic books