Registered Care Manager - Children's Home
Up to £49,000 per annum + £5,000 Welcome Bonus
£5,000 Annual quality and commercial bonus
Garstang - Lancashire
Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting for a Registered Care Manager to lead a Children's Residential Home in the Wigan area of Greater Manchester.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Registered Manager to lead the team at a Residential Children's home which holds a Good rating with OFSTED, as well as having an excellent reputation with the local authorities. Many of the Children & Young People supported in this home have learning disabilities, Autism, Epilepsy and/or can display some associated behaviours. Many of our children (not all) are non-verbal or have limited communication and will communicate with us through different methods such as picture boards, Smartbox devices and Makaton.
What the company can offer:
1. Entry salary up to £49,000 per annum DOE and £5,000 welcome bonus upon registration.
2. £5,000 Annual quality and commercial bonus.
3. As a member of the leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long-term success of the Company.
4. Comprehensive Induction to set you up for success.
5. Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from in-house Leadership Academy.
As a Registered Manager of this Ofsted rated GOOD home you will:
1. Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
2. Develop a great team: Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people.
3. Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive.
4. Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan.
5. Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose.
6. Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns.
7. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people.
8. Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate.
9. Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard.
Essential Requirements and Experience:
1. Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care.
2. Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
3. Qualifications: Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application, if not then you must be enrolled on the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post.
4. Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
5. Skills: Efficient in planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
6. Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication.
7. Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
8. Driving License: Full UK Manual required.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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