Registered Manager - Children's Home
We are looking for Ofsted Registered Managers ready for an exciting challenge. We're expanding and need experienced managers to open and register new children's homes across Lancashire!
Imagine putting your personal touch on a brand new home with a fresh team, all within our supportive and growing work family.
These cozy, 2-bedded homes will be nestled in and around Lancashire, creating a warm and loving environment for our young people.
We offer a competitive salary and an attractive range of benefits.
The Registered Manager holds overall responsibility for the daily management of the Children's Home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality service that includes care, welfare, safety, and security for all children and young people in their care, helping them to establish a secure base. This role involves supporting, leading, and managing a staff team dedicated to protecting and aiding the children's physical, psychological, emotional, and social development.
Person Specification:
Essential:
* Must be over 20 years of age, as per Ofsted Regulations.
* Experience in a Senior or Strategic Role within a children's residential care setting.
* Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Service or equivalent.
* GCSE in Maths and English at Grade C or above.
* Physically fit.
* Resilient, enthusiastic, and motivated.
* Demonstrated leadership of staff teams and line management experience, including supervisions.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Calm, approachable, adaptable, and non-judgmental.
* Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Knowledgeable in Child Protection & Safeguarding.
* Possession of a valid driving licence and ability to drive.
Desirable:
* NVQ or Diploma Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Children's Services or equivalent.
* Previous experience in a similar role.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Responsible for keeping an up-to-date register of all young people being admitted, transitioned to another provision, and discharged from the service.
* Ensure operational manning levels are maintained within the home.
* Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person-centered childcare working towards the best outcomes for each young person.
* Manage, supervise and mentor staff; organize work patterns and training, and conduct and record regular supervisions and appraisals.
* Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement, adhere to and give guidance to other staff on: Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, The Children Act 1989 & 2004, Care Standards Act 2000, Equal Opportunities Policies, National Quality Standards for Children's Homes, and Local Authority Child Protection Procedures.
* Demonstrate a working knowledge of Ofsted Inspection guidelines, promptly implementing any recommendations following an Inspection.
* Work cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professionals (Social Workers, Police, Education, and Health) to contribute and monitor the multidisciplinary assessment of children's needs, supporting children to reach their full potential as outlined in their care plans.
* Ensure Local Authority Social Workers are notified of all significant events, incidents, important changes, and physical interventions within 24 hours.
* Ensure that young people receive a sensitive residential service which best meets their individual social, racial, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity and health care needs.
* Ensure that the home is fit for purpose by ensuring that Fire Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations are met, and Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 Reports action points are addressed promptly.
* Manage Performance and Development by using regular staff supervisions and annual appraisal process to promote a culture of self-awareness and understanding.
* Complete appropriate training including the level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management within the required timeframes, ensuring that an up-to-date training record is maintained.
* Undertaking other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of right to work in the UK.
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