Job Title: Children's Home Registered Manager
Salary: £42,876.22 per annum with the potential to earn up to £47,876.22 through bonuses
Contract: Full time, permanent
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week
We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Children's Home Registered Manager to join our already established Residential Team at Bay View. You’ll be working in one of our family feel children’s homes in Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth with a maximum of four young people per home.
Our service requires individuals who will help guide young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties to success and who are dedicated to supporting our ethos. You will support in providing a safe, secure, homely and positive environment for the children and young adults in the home so that their lives are progressively improved.
To provide dynamic, inspirational leadership and to manage the day-to-day operations of the Home so that the lives of all of the young residents are progressively improved and the Home is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. To assist in the continuous improvement and development of the quality, image and reputation of the Home.
Role Responsibilities
* Manage the day-to-day operations of the Home in such a way that the National Standards, laid down by Ofsted, are consistently exceeded.
* Purposefully and systematically improve the lives of all the young people who are resident at the home.
* Build positive and effective working relationships with all relevant external people and bodies, including family, friends, placing authorities, the police, and healthcare providers.
* Build and maintain a culture of trust and mutual respect between all involved in the home, both children and members of staff.
* Consistently achieve an occupancy level of 100%.
* Control costs efficiently and effectively within the agreed budget.
* Manage staff fairly and professionally to achieve the above objectives and maintain a low staff turnover with quality hires.
* Be aware of all relevant competitors, their standards, and methods of operation to ensure the Home develops and maintains a sustainable competitive advantage.
* Ensure compliance with all legal requirements, Ofsted standards, and the policies and procedures of Bay View Childcare.
* Ensure compliance with all legal health and safety requirements and the company’s health and safety policies and procedures.
* Participate constructively and proactively in the weekly management meeting and the monthly Board Meeting.
* Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be asked to undertake other duties as required commensurate with the role.
Minimum Requirements
* Recognised social work qualification i.e. QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People) and QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent.
* A minimum of 3 years’ previous experience within the last 5 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children, including at least 1 year requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.
* Must be licensed to drive a manual gear car, have access to a car, and be able to undertake on-call duties (rota shared between 5).
* Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Children’s Home legislation and inspection requirements for Ofsted, along with child protection/safeguarding procedures and protocols.
Benefits
* Ofsted Report Bonus: £3000 for an outstanding report.
* Occupancy Bonus: £2000 for achieving 90% occupancy from December 1st to November 30th each year.
* Regular Supervisions.
* Company pension.
* Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.
* Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision.
* Comprehensive training programme, followed by ongoing CPD Programme.
* Promotion opportunities.
Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. You must be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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