Job Description
Position: Registered Manager
Service: Children and Young People Residential Care
Location: Leeds City Council, LS14
Salary: £48,474 - £51,515 (enhancements for unsocial hours and sleeping in duties; time and a half for weekend working if applicable)
This is a 5-bed service for children and young people with mild learning disabilities and associated mental health needs.
The Registered Manager's role is to manage the home and staff team, leading the provision of inspirational care tailored to the individual needs of the children and young people. You will deal with staff management issues promptly, ensuring that policies and procedures are followed. You will be responsible for the provision of a safe and stimulating environment that supports assessment, care, control, education, and health while nurturing emotional and physical wellbeing.
You will hold responsibility for all aspects of the management of the home in line with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and the associated quality standards.
You must have:
1. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete Level 5 within 2 years)
2. At least 2 years' experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years
3. Extensive knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and associated quality standards
4. Understanding of care planning and case management, with the ability to liaise constructively with professionals and families and manage challenging situations
5. Ability to lead a team, supervise, and motivate colleagues
Knowledge required:
* In-depth knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and associated quality standards
* Good knowledge and experience of law and practice relating to looked after children
* In-depth knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development
* In-depth knowledge of child protection procedures and the impact of abuse and neglect
* Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
* In-depth knowledge of equal opportunities policies and managing diversity
Experience required:
* At least 2 years' experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years
* Care planning, risk management, and case management
* Leading a team, providing supervision, motivation, and direction for staff
* Managing difficult, demanding, and challenging children and young people
* Convening, chairing, and contributing to meetings and reviews
* Working with budgets and financial management
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