Job Summary
We have two exciting opportunities to join us as a Registered Homes Manager. These roles will manage our dedicated and innovative Children's Residential Homes in either Spalding or Lincoln.
Main Duties of the Job
Our aim is to achieve family reunification, or alternatively work towards other preferred choices which may be to remain at the home, move to foster care, independent living, supported lodgings, or specialised residential care.
As the Registered Manager, you will go above and beyond in ensuring that the children you and your team look after are nurtured, praised and understood. This results in our children thriving; from their starting points, the children in our care are making exceptional progress.
The ideal candidate for this role will be resilient and have a passion for what you do on a day-to-day basis; able to take accountability and responsibility for the service, always ensuring the best possible service for those living and working within it. You would join a larger management team where peer support and guidance is provided, and you will be supported by a service lead to assist with the demands of the role.
About Us
About the Homes:
Albion Street (Spalding): Albion Street loves and cares for up to 6 children between the ages of 8 years and 17 years, with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our children have experienced trauma and some tricky times in their life, and so we support them with a therapeutic approach, PACE and two-handed parenting, that will help them to thrive and be the best they can possibly be.
Robin House (Lincoln): Robin House is a therapeutic Children's Home for 4 children aged between 6 to 15 years of age. The Manager and team work closely with the Clinical Psychologist and complex needs team link workers, providing excellent in-house care and support for children and young people who have diverse needs as a result of their early experiences.
Job Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF JOB: The post holder will be contracted to work within the Directorate's Children's Residential Services and is responsible for the management of a Children's Home. On a day-to-day basis, the manager of the Children's Home exercises responsibility for children requiring residential care. The post holder will ensure the efficient and effective management of all resources allocated to the home and ensure quality services are provided for 'Children in Care' whilst working within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Directorate.
* Lead a team of Residential Care Officers and other support staff to deliver high-quality care for children on a 24/7 basis.
* Manage physical resources to meet all appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements.
* Manage, monitor and control activities against delegated budgets.
* Create and maintain the necessary conditions for effective service delivery.
* Promote good practice, professional conduct and ethical standards.
* Establish and maintain monitoring systems within the home.
* Work within the policies, practices and procedures of the Social Services Directorate.
* Full managerial responsibility for (ordinarily) 10-20 staff members.
* Identify opportunities for improvement and change in services.
* Attend various meetings and forums to contribute to the positive development of the Directorate's childcare strategy and services.
* Apply discretion and judgment within defined guidelines in accordance with legislation, policies, and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* Required to undertake Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
Experience Essential:
* Strong directional Leadership skills and experience which will inspire, support and motivate others.
Knowledge and Skills Essential:
* Proficient information and IT skills.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Hold a full current valid driving License.
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: Lincolnshire County Council
Address: Albion Street, Spalding, PE11 2AU
Employer's website: Lincolnshire County Council Jobs
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