Our client has a rare opportunity to join them in a newly established multi-site Specialist Mental Health children's residential home with educational provision. As a leader within their specialist mental health services, you will be a major part in the transformation of delivery of service and enhancing the experiences of the children.
Our client is looking for a Children's Registered Home Manager to assist the General Manager in achieving the aims and objectives within the Statement of Purpose of the Children's homes and the wider needs of the whole site. You will manage a 5 bedded home that caters for children aged 12 - 18 years, all of whom require additional support due to mental illness or concerns about their safety due to considerable risk of self-injurious behaviours. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, including our client's on-site clinical team and teachers, and will work with the children to support their transitions from the site following successful achievement of the goals set out in their care plans.
Ideally, the right person will have experience working with children suffering from poor mental health, have an understanding of the Mental Health Act, or are currently practicing within this arena.
About Our Client
Our client is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to their children's residential homes across the UK. They are part of a large care family, where they work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day.
What's on Offer:
* Entry salary up to GBP55,000 per annum DOE
* Annual quality and commercial bonus
* Comprehensive Induction to set you up for success
* Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from their in-house Leadership Academy
* Additional Benefits including Competitive pay, pension scheme, Employee Assistance Service, Wellbeing Programme, Recommend a Friend scheme, Cycle to work, dental plans, and car leasing scheme, Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out, Long Service Awards
As a Registered Manager, you will:
* Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
* Develop a Great Team: Work with recruitment teams to bring in the right people for your home.
* Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive.
* Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan.
* Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose.
* Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns.
* Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people.
* Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate.
* Embrace a Safe Culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for to the best possible standard.
Essential Requirements and Experience
* Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
* Qualifications: Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at the point of application; if not, you must be enrolled in the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post.
* Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
* Skills: Efficient in planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
* Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication.
* Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioral, emotional, and social difficulties, including managing challenging behavior.
* Driving License: Full UK driving license required.
Why Choose Our Client?
* At the core of our client is their commitment to supporting their amazing Service Users and their families - each with their own needs, aspirations, and infinite potential to experience the Extraordinary Every Day!
* A career in Care can be life-changing. The chance to make a real, positive difference every day and the opportunity to build experience, skills, and recognized qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything they do.
* As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career with our client - a place where they can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects.
Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. They value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in their care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full-time education.
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