Job Purpose
To take overall responsibility for the management and leadership of the Children's Home as the Registered Manager in charge, promoting high standards of care in line with our regulatory bodies.
The Registered Manager will ensure young people receive excellent levels of emotional and physical care, within a home that offers a safe, nurturing and comfortable environment with a staff team that is supportive and enabling, providing opportunities and experiences to instil positive values and reaffirm the importance of children enjoying a childhood.
To lead and manage both employees and resources to ensure high standards of service are achieved within the home, exceeding regulatory standards.
To manage the budget of the home and ensure the business remains viable and to meet and exceed the key performance indicators for people, quality and performance.
Knowledge / Education / Skills
A sound working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with the residential care of young people. This will include Children's' Homes Regulations, Health and Safety legislation, etc.
A management qualification of at least or equivalent to Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People. The role holder must have completed the full registration process and declared fit by OFSTED.
Proven people management skills within a residential setting, including motivating, directing, and delegating.
Proven organisational skills.
Proven financial management skills.
Experience
At least 2 years' experience in a managerial role within a children's residential setting.
Responsibilities
Leadership
No direct line management responsibility; however, indirect leadership to provide influence in area of specialty.
Budgets & Equipment
Collective responsibility for the care and security of equipment and adhering to the cost and budget guidelines.
Information
Shared responsibility for the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records, data, and information. Ensuring good quality documentation, which meets the Organisational requirements, Regulatory guidelines, and statutory requirements.
Communication & Interaction
Communications will regularly require some judgement involving the seeking and gathering of information with the need for some explanation. May have interactions which contain distressing information.
Safeguarding
All colleagues have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk (whether children or adults). Colleagues must be aware of local child and adult protection procedures and who to contact within the Local Authority Safeguarding team for further advice. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role.
Working Environment
The educational and social challenges experienced by the young people may, at times, give rise to unusual or anti-social behaviour which can be very emotionally and physically demanding. The role holder will be expected to undergo certified training and refresher courses in a range of areas including Child Protection, Physical Intervention, Behavioural Management, first aid, fire prevention, and Health & Safety at Work and other specialist training related to the location.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Pay:
Up to £55,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
Schedule:
* Flexitime
Experience:
* Managerial role within a children's residential setting: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving licence and access to own vehicle (required)
* L5 Diploma in H&SC Children & Young People (or equivalent) (required)
Work Location:
In person
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To take overall responsibility for the management and leadership of the Children's Home as the Registered Manager in charge, promoting high standards of care in line with our regulatory bodies.
The Registered Manager will ensure young people receive excellent levels of emotional and physical care, within a home that offers a safe, nurturing and comfortable environment with a staff team that is supportive and enabling, providing opportunities and experiences to instil positive values and reaffirm the importance of children enjoying a childhood.
To lead and manage both employees and resources to ensure high standards of service are achieved within the home, exceeding regulatory standards.
To manage the budget of the home and ensure the business remains viable and to meet and exceed the key performance indicators for people, quality and performance.
Knowledge / Education / Skills
A sound working knowledge of the statutory requirements associated with the residential care of young people. This will include Children's' Homes Regulations, Health and Safety legislation, etc.
A management qualification of at least or equivalent to Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People. The role holder must have completed the full registration process and declared fit by OFSTED.
Proven people management skills within a residential setting, including motivating, directing, and delegating.
Proven organisational skills.
Proven financial management skills.
Experience
At least 2 years' experience in a managerial role within a children's residential setting.
Responsibilities
Leadership
No direct line management responsibility; however, indirect leadership to provide influence in area of specialty.
Budgets & Equipment
Collective responsibility for the care and security of equipment and adhering to the cost and budget guidelines.
Information
Shared responsibility for the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records, data, and information. Ensuring good quality documentation, which meets the Organisational requirements, Regulatory guidelines, and statutory requirements.
Communication & Interaction
Communications will regularly require some judgement involving the seeking and gathering of information with the need for some explanation. May have interactions which contain distressing information.
Safeguarding
All colleagues have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk (whether children or adults). Colleagues must be aware of local child and adult protection procedures and who to contact within the Local Authority Safeguarding team for further advice. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role.
Working Environment
The educational and social challenges experienced by the young people may, at times, give rise to unusual or anti-social behaviour which can be very emotionally and physically demanding. The role holder will be expected to undergo certified training and refresher courses in a range of areas including Child Protection, Physical Intervention, Behavioural Management, first aid, fire prevention, and Health & Safety at Work and other specialist training related to the location.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Pay:
Up to £55,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
Schedule:
* Flexitime
Experience:
* Managerial role within a children's residential setting: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving licence and access to own vehicle (required)
* L5 Diploma in H&SC Children & Young People (or equivalent) (required)
Work Location:
In person
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