Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Solihull
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
We are recruiting for a Locum Registered Manager in Solihull.
Role Purpose:
The Registered Manager is responsible for providing quality services by taking overall responsibility for the home, managing people and resources to ensure high-quality standards of care and service are delivered to regulatory, contractual, and company standards. You will ensure that young people receive excellent levels of emotional and physical care within a safe, nurturing, and comfortable environment. The manager will lead a supportive staff team that provides opportunities and experiences to instill positive values and reaffirm the importance of children enjoying a childhood.
You will manage a five-bedroom children’s home, accommodating a maximum of three children aged between 8-17 years old, ensuring that high standards of service are achieved within the home, exceeding regulatory standards while demonstrating our core values: Care, Support, and Development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership and Management: Lead the team, providing guidance and support to staff to promote a culture of high-quality care.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the home meets all legislative and regulatory requirements, including Ofsted standards.
* Care Planning: Oversee the development and implementation of individual care plans tailored to the needs of each child, meeting with social workers to develop, review, and act upon care plans.
* Staff Management: Ensure staff are inducted, trained, motivated, and supported to achieve company standards and deliver the highest levels of care. Recruit high-caliber employees that demonstrate our values and behaviours.
* Child Protection: Advocate for the safety and welfare of all children, ensuring safeguarding procedures are strictly followed.
* Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance practices to monitor and evaluate standards of individual and team performance to continuously improve upon quality.
* Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements and maintain a safe environment for staff and children.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* Proven experience in a management role within a residential children’s home, including turnaround experience.
* Strong understanding of the statutory requirements associated with the residential care of young people, including Children’s Homes Regulations and Health and Safety legislation.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Understanding and experience of working with young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.
* A background in social work, psychology, or a related field.
* Previous experience as a Registered Manager, with knowledge of Ofsted requirements and successful problem-solving in challenging environments.
Personal Attributes:
* Compassionate and child-centred approach.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
* Resilient, with a commitment to promoting the well-being of children.
License/Certification:
* Driving License (required)
Benefits:
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
* Supportive work environment with a dedicated team
Please Apply below or call us on 0121 270 8878.
Email us at team.admin@medicopartners.com
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