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Registered Children's Home Manager
Client: Service Care Solutions
Location: United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 48c8bf103b01
Job Views: 54
Posted: 22.01.2025
Expiry Date: 08.03.2025
Job Description:
Job Role:
As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care that meets the emotional, social, and educational needs of our children. You will ensure that all safeguarding procedures are strictly followed, creating a safe and nurturing environment for our children. You will lead and inspire your team to achieve outstanding outcomes while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory obligations.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and compliant environment.
* Lead and manage the team, fostering a culture of excellence, resilience, and continuous improvement.
* Establish and maintain a safe environment that prevents harm to children, ensuring that all staff are trained to recognise and appropriately respond to signs of abuse and safeguarding concerns.
* Ensure that all practices and interactions are grounded in an understanding of trauma and its impact on children's lives, promoting healing and recovery while avoiding re-traumatisation.
* Ensure the home meets all Ofsted regulations and standards, actively preparing for and participating in inspections.
* Develop, implement, and review individual care plans, promoting the health, education, and well-being of each child.
* Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices that reflect current legislation and best practices in residential childcare.
* Work closely with children, families, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure the children's needs are met and their voices are heard.
* Oversee the effective financial management of the home, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
* Lead on recruitment, training, and development of staff, ensuring a high level of competence and retention.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's home.
* Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, including safeguarding and child protection.
* Strong leadership and people management skills with a track record of building and maintaining a motivated and high-performing team.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
* Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent.
* Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle with business insurance.
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