Budwood (Part of the Polaris Community) has four children’s homes and six 16+ supported accommodation homes across Dorset and Hampshire ranging from multi-occupancy to single occupancy. We are extremely proud of the growth and commitment of our employees and young people alike. We are a valued, accredited, and highly acclaimed provider within the sector.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Residential Registered Manager to manage our 2-bed children’s home in Dorchester. A perfect opportunity for a Deputy Manager aspiring to progress into their next role or an existing Registered Manager in need of a new challenge!
As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of running the home, ensuring that the home provision meets and exceeds required inspection standards under OFSTED, and is delivered in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015) in addition to being compliant with Budwood policies and procedures.
Reporting to the Registered Individual, you will work closely with other Registered Managers in your area to ensure the effective running of services. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the home, supervise the staff, engage with the young people as required, and lead on the professional networking with our Local Authority customers. We have a fantastic support system of experienced and well-qualified staff such as Clinical, Education and QA, HR and Training Leads, and an Area Manager who will all support you within your role and ensure that as a full team you provide the very best service.
Please see our website www.budwoodltd.co.uk/videos where you can see videos of our staff and young people talking about working and living at a Budwood home.
Main Duties and Requirements:
* To be responsible for the management, co-ordination, and development of a range of quality services for young people referred and/or accommodated within the home.
* To promote the practice of working in partnership with young people, their families, other Budwood staff, and other agencies, in order to meet the needs of young people.
* To provide effective leadership by implementing organisational strategies, in order to enable objectives of Budwood Services to be achieved.
* To promote team development and effective team working.
* To maximise the effectiveness of staff through motivation, development, and the application of Budwood personnel policies.
* To take the lead in setting standards and evaluating achievements; to take a proactive role in securing improvements in the quality of services provided by Budwood.
* To contribute to the development of corporate policies and service initiatives, aimed at improving the service provided by Budwood.
* To set and review targets and objectives for the home’s staff team in order to ensure that work is focused and has clear direction.
* To provide operational management of the staff team and to deploy appropriate staff resources in order that key tasks are fulfilled. To ensure that enough backup resources are available in emergency/out of hours situations including participation in an out of hours ‘On-Call’ rota.
* To have line management responsibilities for a staff team, ensuring that all staff receive appropriate induction, supervision, and appraisal.
* To be responsible for ensuring a full flow of information into and out of the team and to develop effective communication strategies and systems which assist staff in the operation of their duties.
* To take a lead role in the gatekeeping and allocation of a range of services provided to meet the identified needs of young people.
* To ensure that the staff team are enabled to undertake such duties with young people who are non-resident or who have been resident in order to provide continuity of care where appropriate or to avoid risks and deterioration of behaviours and health.
* To be responsible for the effective management and development of a range of quality direct services to young people. To ensure that the policies and procedures of Budwood are implemented.
* To actively participate in recruitment, grievance, disciplinary, health and safety, and other staffing matters with support from the Registered Individual.
* To ensure that staff training and development needs are identified and met. To assist in training staff as required with support from the Registered Individual.
* To ensure that all Health and Safety Regulations are complied with in accordance with Budwood policies, procedures, and practices.
* To regularly inspect the condition of the structure, fabric, furnishings, and fittings of the building to ensure that all necessary equipment, etc. is in good working order and of a reasonable and acceptable standard of repair.
* To ensure that effective finance budgets, control, administration, and records comply with Budwood expectations and procedures.
* To promote and implement the company’s Equality and Diversity policies and procedures.
* To ensure that staff understand and implement the company’s Child Protection Procedures.
* To undertake any other such duties as required by the Registered Individual.
* Registered with Ofsted and have an understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 as well as experience of delivering the Quality of Standards for Children’s Homes.
* Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work, or Youth Work would be advantageous.
* Have a full UK driving licence and car as this role will involve travelling.
* Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves.
Benefits of working for Budwood:
* A generous holiday package of 33 days annual leave.
* All meals on duty are provided.
* Company pension.
* Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.
* Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision.
* Access to Therapeutic Parenting (DDP Level 1) training and Level 5 in Management of Children’s Services qualification.
* Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support.
Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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