Job Summary
Registered Manager of a large home for Children with Disabilities. To manage and lead a team of Assistant Care Managers and other employees within a regulated service for young people within our Children's Disability Service, in line with the service plan and associated standards within the Children's and Families Department within the Quality Care Standard & Regulations 2015.
Main Duties of the Job
To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home in line with Department Policies and Procedures and the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards & Regulations 2015. To strategically lead on ALL safeguarding matters and carry out the designated safeguarding officer role within the home. To effectively manage budgets and report to the Service Manager on all issues in a timely manner. Responsibility for all staff and an overall budget in the region of £1.2 million.
About Us
Nottinghamshire County Council currently operates two homes for children with disabilities. There is also a plan to operate a further four bed home for children with disabilities within the next 18 months. Nottinghamshire County Council also operates two mainstream homes with a plan to grow this provision further. The homes for children with disabilities can be accessed by children from all over the UK. Each home provides specialist care to meet children's specific physical and emotional needs. Caudwell House caters for children with physical disabilities and associated learning difficulties, the majority of which require wheelchair usage. Conditions include cerebral palsy, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy resulting in some service users having total and high health care needs and some with a low life threshold. The home offers residential and respite placements to children. We believe it is important to create an environment where a child's individual, spiritual, cultural, educational, health, leisure and life experiences are met in a non-institutional way. We strive to create and maintain a homely, welcoming atmosphere where children feel safe, listened to, valued, respected and cared for. Living in a residential home can, and should be, a valuable and rewarding experience for children. Children are helped to develop positive skills and practical abilities, through a range of positive interactions with staff and others.
Date Posted: 12 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Other
Salary: £45,718 to £50,788 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 26327
Job Locations: Caudwell House, Upton Road, Southwell, Nottingham, NG25 0PT
Job Responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become the Registered Manager of an outstanding home for children with disabilities. Caudwell House is a home for children with physical disabilities, associated learning difficulties and sensory and health needs. It provides both short breaks and full-time residential care. Staff will perform health procedures, intimate and personal care and moving and handling tasks which they receive training for and are competency assessed by health professionals. The home is based in the market town of Southwell and has been providing a service for children since the 1950s. We are looking for an inspirational, experienced leader who has the right skills, values, and knowledge to develop and lead a staff team to work with the most vulnerable children, ensuring their physical, emotional, cultural and health care needs are met. Are you motivated, ambitious, caring and committed to working within a regulated, residential service for children with disabilities in line with the Service Plan and Quality Care Standards and Childrens Homes regulations 2015? If so, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for. You must have 5 years' experience of working with children and young people within a residential setting and a minimum of 2 years working with children with disabilities. We also offer enhanced pay for weekend, evening and Bank holiday working and a payment for on calls. You will also get a generous holiday entitlement above statutory requirements, and access to a range of different employee benefits. Additionally, there are extensive training and development opportunities, and you will receive a full induction and support to integrate you into the service. Regular, ongoing, supportive supervision will be offered by the Service Manager and a mentor will be provided when you join the service. Caudwell House is a forward-thinking, innovative home which prides itself in providing the best possible care for children ensuring that they meet their full potential during every stage in their young lives. The home has been judged as Outstanding by Ofsted for 13 consecutive years. The management and staff team are well established, working together cohesively to support each other in both a personal and professional capacity.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management
Experience Essential:
* Minimum 5 years' experience within the service area.
* Experience of planning and organising teamwork or co-ordinating complex activities.
* Experience of working with and managing challenging behaviour(s).
* Must have a minimum of two years' experience of working with children or adults with physical and/or learning disabilities.
* Must have experience of receiving and delivering formal supervision and developing the staff team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Nottinghamshire County Council
Address: Caudwell House, Upton Road, Southwell, Nottingham, NG25 0PT
Employer's Website: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
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