Job Summary
We have two exciting opportunities to join us as a Registered Homes Manager. These roles will manage our dedicated and innovative Children's Residential Homes in either Spalding or Lincoln.
Main Duties of the Job
Our aim is to achieve family reunification, or alternatively work towards other preferred choices which may be to remain at the home, move to foster care, independent living, supported lodgings, or specialised residential care.
As the Registered Manager, you will go above and beyond in ensuring that the children you and your team look after are nurtured, praised, and understood. This results in our children thriving; from their starting points, the children in our care are making exceptional progress.
The ideal candidate for this role will be resilient and have a passion for what you do on a day-to-day basis; able to take accountability and responsibility for the service, always ensuring the best possible service for those living and working within it. You would join a larger management team where peer support and guidance is provided, and you will be supported by a service lead to assist with the demands of the role.
About Us
About the Homes:
Albion Street (Spalding)
Albion Street cares for up to 6 children between the ages of 8 years and 17 years, with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our children have experienced trauma, and we support them with a therapeutic approach, PACE and two-handed parenting that will help them thrive. Our children are very much loved and nurtured; hugs and genuine care are what they need and what they get! Every day is different at Albion Street, it can be challenging but is equally rewarding as we witness their progress and achievements.
Robin House (Lincoln)
Robin House is a therapeutic Children's Home for 4 children aged between 6 to 15 years. The Manager and team work closely with the Clinical Psychologist and complex needs team link workers, providing excellent in-house care and support for children and young people who have diverse needs as a result of their early experiences. We endeavour to create a homely environment that exceeds the needs of children and young people in our care, enabling them to express their characters, feel safe, and enrich their lives.
The model of care in our home combines trauma-informed practice with social pedagogy, attachment theory, and therapeutic care models to give our children the high level of care they need and deserve.
Date Posted: 12 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Other
Salary: £50,788 to £58,188 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: F0067-23499
Job Locations:
Albion Street, Spalding, PE11 2AU
Robin House, Lincoln, LN5 8LW
Job Description - Job Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF JOB: The post holder will be contracted to work within the Directorate's Children's Residential Services and is responsible for the management of a Children's Home. On a day-to-day basis, the manager of the Children's Home exercises responsibility for children requiring residential care. The post holder will ensure the efficient and effective management of all resources allocated to the home and ensure quality services are provided for 'Children in Care' whilst working within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Directorate.
MAIN DUTIES: The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to meet the needs of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in nature to) those listed below:
* To lead a team of Residential Care Officers and other support staff to deliver high-quality care for children on a 24/7 basis. Lead and develop the staff team to care and support them to remain safe, recover from the trauma they have experienced, and achieve the best possible outcomes before achieving a positive move on.
* Manage physical resources to meet all appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements, taking action to minimise risk to people, plant, property, and the reputation of the Council.
* Manage, monitor, and control activities against delegated budgets. Manage, monitor, and control the physical environment to meet legislative and regulatory requirements.
* Create and maintain the necessary conditions for effective service delivery.
* To promote by personal example and through appropriate management, good practice, professional conduct, and ethical standards.
* Establish and maintain monitoring systems within the home and participate in departmental monitoring and evaluation processes such as conducting quality audits.
* Contribute to the selection of key performance indicators to monitor projects, performance, and plans to comply with Ofsted regulations.
* To work within the policies, practices, and procedures of the Social Services Directorate and meet the requirements as a Registered Manager as set out in the Children's Homes National Minimum Standards Care Standards Act 2000.
* Full managerial responsibility for (ordinarily) 10-20 staff members including Deputy Managers, Residential Care Officers, Unit Administrator, Cook, Support Workers, and Handyperson.
* Identifying opportunities for improvement and change in services, evaluating and proposing changes, and negotiating their implementation.
* The post holder is expected to attend various meetings and forums to contribute to the positive development of the Directorate's childcare strategy and services.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* Required to undertake Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. To comply with Children's Homes Regulations, the diploma must be completed within three years of the commencement in post.
Experience Essential:
* To have strong directional Leadership skills and experience which will inspire, support, and motivate others.
Knowledge and Skills Essential:
* Proficient information and IT skills to enable effective communication with internal and external agencies.
* The Postholder will require excellent written and oral communication.
* To hold a full current valid driving License.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Lincolnshire County Council
Address: Albion Street, Spalding, PE11 2AU
Employer's Website: https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html
#J-18808-Ljbffr