Job Description
Registered Manager for a New Children’s Home North Essex CO7 £90k
* An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Registered Manager to lead a new children’s home supporting 8-17 year olds with Learning Difficulties, featuring 8-10 bedrooms, designed with the intent to provide specialized care tailored to each child's individual requirements. Situated in the serene countryside and by the coast between Colchester and Clacton on Sea North Essex.
* This role promises not only to shape the future of the lives of children and young people but also to be part of an established Children’s Care Organization that is fully committed to meeting these unique needs.
* One of the standout features of this new facility is the inclusion of multiple sensory rooms. These spaces are designed to create calming and stimulating environments that promote the emotional well-being and developmental growth of children with special needs.
* The home will also have outdoor facilities that will allow children to connect with nature.
* A nearby horse facility offers the potential for equine therapy, which has proven benefits for children with special needs.
* The visionary aim of this project is to create an environment where children with learning difficulties and autism can thrive emotionally and developmentally.
What Can We Offer our Registered Manager?
* Full Time Role £80,000 - £90,000 negotiable plus bonuses dependant on Experience and Qualifications
* Relocation package (to be discussed at interview)
* Live in opportunity subject to an agreement (to be discussed at interview)
* Travel expenses subject to agreement (to be discussed at interview)
* Great support from the Owners Head of Care and Responsible Individual
* Long term progression
* Company Bonus Scheme & Incentives
* Generous annual leave
* Person Centred Development Plan including Therapeutic Training Qualifications.
What We Require from a Registered Manager
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
* At least 2 years in a role supervising and managing staffing in a Learning Difficulties environment
* NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young People's Workforce.
* LEVEL 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
* A "Good" or "Outstanding" grade within your recent Ofsted Inspections.
* A good understanding of Therapeutic Practices and PACE.A belief in child-centred, therapeutic care to create a safe and nurturing environment.
Registered Manager Main Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:
* Provide care for the children/young people with learning difficulties, aged 8 - 17 years. Your role will be to ensure the home operates in compliance with the standards and regulations set out in the Children’s Home Regulations and Quality Standards 2015
* To implement and work in accordance with all aspects of the Statement of Purpose within the Children’s Home
* To Manage and oversee the daily operations of the home whilst advocating for the children and young people enabling them to thrive and reach the best possible outcomes
* Understanding and knowledge of Safeguarding procedures and policy, and an understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality standards and implementing into practice.
* Working in line with the Ofsted SCCIF (Social Care Common Inspection Framework)
* Developing and supervising a staff teams, with the delegations of tasks to the staff team as appropriate to their roles and responsibilities.
* To be part of an on-call system
* To work alongside the Responsible Individual and commissioned psychologists and other therapists, to invest in, and develop the rolling out of the Organisation’s Therapeutically Informed Training programme, and to continue to build on this through embedded day to day practices.
Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Manager looking to take on an exciting new challenge?
For more information about this Registered Manager role contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions