At Together Stronger Care, we are passionate about creating a warm and welcoming space for young people aged 8 - 18 years.
Together stronger provides a a positive environment for young people who have suffered some sort of trauma in their early years, such as sexual, physical, or emotional abuse or neglect. The Home environments strive to create a secure base, from which young people may experience stable and positive relationships and progress in their social and emotional development.
The Home Manager is responsible for the undertaking of the statutory requirements as Home Manager for children’s care homes in accordance with the Regulation and Inspection of Care (Wales) Act (2016) and in so doing for delivering high quality care home services to provide the positive outcomes for children within the care of the Local Authorities.
On a day-to-day basis you will be expected to provide leadership, support and guidance to ensure services are fully compliant with regulatory requirements and provide high quality residential care for the children and young people in our care.
To be responsible for effective day to day running of the residential home, to be responsible for a team of staff and work allocations, as well as undertaking direct work with children in the residential home when necessary. To be responsible for all aspects of the residential premises.
Qualifications
Relevant Experience
· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in residential care, two of which must be at management level
· Experience of assessment, care planning and review
· Evidence of partnership working and competence in identifying and maintaining purposeful networks and collaborative arrangements
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Qualifications/Professional
Membership
· Working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
· Level 3 in Residential Childcare
· Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
Knowledge
· Detailed understanding of the Childcare Regulations in Wales
· Understanding of a variety of different therapeutic models
Special Requirements
· Willing to work unsocial hours, flexible and self motivated
· Full UK driving Licence
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Skills and Ability
· Ability to work within agreed systems and demonstrate problem solving skills
· Ability to support manage and develop staff effectively and promote effective relationships with a rage of professionals and young people
· Ability to work under pressure and cope with the unexpected, to respond calmly to emotive problems and seek appropriate support and solutions
· Able to write comprehensive, clear concise and accurate records and reports to facilitate decision making
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