Summary
Do you have a minimum of 2 year's experience in the children's care sector and at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a Manager for our children's home, progressing to a registered manager position once qualified.
Wage
£45,000 a year
Training course
Children, young people and families manager (level 5)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed but will include evenings and weekends
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 7 April
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Duties will include:
* The Registered Manager/Home Manager is a Designated Safeguarding Lead for Bubbly Homes and will at times be involved with managing any safeguarding concerns within the company
* Provide services, including supervision and management of the staff, planning for care and placements, safeguarding, communications, reporting, and quality and compliance monitoring
* Provide feedback on the effectiveness of statutory and organisational policies
* Ensure the home complies with legal and regulatory requirements, including the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018, Data Protection Act 2018, and Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
* Develop constructive working relationships in the broader community to promote the overall outcomes for looked after children
* Provide continuity of care for each child placed in the home
* Ensure staff have the skills, experience, and qualifications they need
* Lead and manage the home aspirational, inspiring both children and the staff
* Produce monitoring reports as required
* Ensure each child has individual care and care planning tailored to their specific needs and requirements outlined in their relevant plans
* Establish professional relationships with the team around the child, multi-agency partnerships, and, as appropriate, parents, families, and other stakeholders
Specific Duties:
* A detailed job description is available on request
Where you’ll work
25 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE
WHITSTABLE
CT5 4QA
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
ABM TRAINING (UK) LTD
Your training course
Children, young people and families manager (level 5)
Equal to higher national diploma (HND)
Course contents
Your training plan
Children, young people and families manager
Level 5 Apprenticeship Standard:
* On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the apprenticeship standard and diploma
* Regular work-based assessments/observations carried out by ABM Training Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
* Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (grade pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Flexible
* Leadership skills
Other requirements
The applicant must be able to commit to flexible working including weekdays, evenings and weekends. Also completing sleep in duties to cover sickness. Must be mobile and willing to work in other homes when needed. Must hold driving licence to support the needs of the home if applicable. This position requires an enhanced DBS check and barred check list.