Alfred & Associates Ltd are looking for exceptional people who genuinely CARE Our client understands the pressures employees face each and every day and have invested heavily to be able to provide what you want, need and require to be happy and succeed. Do you feel that you are NOT getting any of these vital elements in your current job role or employment? Work-life balance Pay and benefits – total rewards package Job security Job satisfaction Healthy work environment Recognition: feeling valued and appreciated Feeling safe at work Feeling included / belonging at work Right to disconnect from work outside of usual working hours Promotion opportunities / career progression Job autonomy – trusted to do a job without being micromanaged Clear goals and targets Correct tools for the job Job purpose and variety Learning and development initiatives Team-oriented culture Transparent leadership If so then this could be the time for a change, a new start, a new beginning, to be happier at work and for a NEW EMPLOYER to know, appreciate and acknowledge you’re WORTH. POSITION: Registered Manager (Residential Children’s Home) As a Registered Manager, what would you consider you’re perfect position? Does it look something like this? A role where you are not forced into covering shifts because your company doesn’t respect the role you do currently? A role where you have an actual say in how the company will run effectively? A role where you have an actual impact on a child’s life and are a beacon of hope for that child? Work for a company in which the owners have direct experience in working with children and have proven their capability of how to safely and effectively give children the quality of life they deserve. Work for a company that will treat you like family, as the name of the company is named after their own children. A role that has flexible working hours as the company understands the importance of your family as much as their own. A role that will reignite your love for care as you will never be alone and the owners will work with you rather than you work solely for them. Work for a company that pays up to 25% more than the average salary for a registered manager in the UK LOCATION: Ossett SALARY: £45,000 to £50,000 Plus enhancements and bonuses HOURS: 40 Hours per week with Hybrid working available (Standard 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, but can be flexible to meet your life commitments) START DATE: ASAP Registered Manager Duties and Responsibilities: Supervise and offer constructive feedback and be involved in the assessment and supervision of staff Advise on policies and procedures to reflect the aims and objectives of the Home Ensure that services are delivered according to the Statement of Purpose for the Home Access the development needs of residents and to monitor and improve the Home’s care plan and practices for each young person To generate an open and supportive atmosphere within the Home between staff members and between staff and residents To ensure the Home is physically safe and to provide a good quality environment for the children To create and develop links between the community and the Home to enable children to participate fully in the life of the community To ensure children and staff are aware of all the procedures relating to complaints and concerns Recruit, train and develop staff to meet the objectives of the Home Manage and operate budgets within the agreed guidelines for the Home Ensure the assessed needs of young people in the Home are met on a day-to-day basis Contribute effectively to each child’s placement plan review and looked after child review Ensure that there is a comprehensive plan for young people preparing to leave care Registered Manager Minimum Requirements: Hold a level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for Residential Childcare or equivalent Within the past five years, spent at least two years in a position relevant to the residential care of children Worked for at least one year in a role requiring supervision and management of staff working in a care role Have sound knowledge of the Children’s homes regulation and quality standards England 2015 Experience: The Home Manager should have experience of: Experience in operational & strategic management skills of children, staff & service Resources Experience of working with abused children in a residential setting Experience of facilitating, organising and directing & developing teams Experience of using childcare Standards & best practise model to guide decision making Awareness of group dynamics in residential setting, experience of translating policy into practice Personal Qualities: The Home Manager should have qualities such as: Vision, creativity and innovation Professional assertiveness Good organisational & time management skills An accessible, approachable & participative management style Awareness of own values and beliefs & confidence in own skills with Equal Opportunities A commitment to work in an anti-discriminatory non-judgemental Enthusiasm and commitment to the children’s protection & development