Registered Manager
Vale of Belvoir
£45,000 - £50,000 DOE plus Bonus
Fully Funded Blue light card and cash back scheme including dental, optical and physiotherapy.
Can you help make a house a home for vulnerable children? Do you want to make a positive difference to a child’s life? If so, then look no further.
At Edison Young People; home of Unity Residential Care and The Place Young People’s Company, we create positive memories and experiences for our children that last a lifetime. With over 20 beautifully designed homes and three independent schools, we have lots of career opportunities for those who wish to develop as we grow the business to provide even more safe havens for vulnerable children in our area.
No two days are the same here at Edison Young People. If you want to lead and manage a small, dedicated team who work hard to meet the challenges of working with children up to 17 years with a wide range of emotional needs, then we have the role for you.
What do I get in return for being a Registered Manager?
* Competitive salary and access to company bonus scheme
* Free meals whilst on shift, encouraging everyone to eat together as you would at home
* Contributions to your pension through the auto-enrolment scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Fully funded Blue light card
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through BUPA
* Private medical insurance
* Refer a friend bonus scheme
What will I be doing as a Registered Manager?
You’ll lead and manage the team in the everyday running of residential care to achieve the best outcomes and provide a safe and secure environment for all, whilst adhering to Ofsted standards. Your accountabilities will include:
* Ensure the home is fully resourced, with the right level of capability to operate safely and compliantly at all times.
* Engage and involve the team in the creation and implementation of the homes statement of purpose.
* Identify, develop and maintain value adding external/partner/stakeholder relationships.
* Maintain the highest levels of health, wellbeing and safeguarding of children in your care.
* Lead the performance and outcomes of the home, evaluating and analysing Reg 44 trends and patterns.
* Own and ensure delivery of fully compliant and accurate records and administration.
* Provide on call and shift support to ensure all care provisions are fully met.
We recognise that this position holds a lot of responsibility and accountability, however you’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in all the little things that make a massive difference to their overall quality of life.
* Making sure they’re up on time for school, have a good breakfast.
* Helping them work through their homework.
* Encouraging them to get involved in activities or to just relax.
* Provide life skills and development activities.
* Making sure the house is kept clean and tidy.
You’re not just joining a home, you’d be leading a dedicated family unit that’s providing effective safeguarding of children in your care.
What would be expected from me as a Registered Manager?
* Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar Registered Manager/Deputy Manager role.
* Have an NVQ Level 3 in Children’s and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent.
* Either have, or be working towards, the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare.
* Strong working knowledge of the Children’s Homes regulations and health and safety legislation.
* Experience of working with and managing challenging behaviour.
* Experience of managing relationships at multiple levels and with local authorities.
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* Flexible and adaptable, with a proven track record of managing conflicting priorities.
* Ability to work across and support the management of a 24/7 operation.
* Be over the age of 21.
* To hold a full UK manual driving license.
* To be kind and caring with a good sense of humour.
* Have a good work ethic and be prepared to “muck in” with your team.
* Right to live and work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a minimum of Level 3 in Children's Residential Care?
Experience:
* Children's Residential: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/08/2024
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