Registered Children's Care Home Manager - Multi Site
hace 15 días
Chingford
Our client is market leader within the care industry and work with 43 local authorities and county councils, and provide direct services to HM Government Home Office. They have become the provider of choice to so many local authorities UK wide and continue to set uprecedented care standards within the industry. The organisation specialises in providing best-in-class residential care for children and young people who have complex needs. They endeavour to create a safe environment that is homely and nurturing, enabling positive relationships to be formed and for children and young people in their care to make progress in all areas of their development. Our client are currently looking to recruit a Dual Registration Children's Care Home Manager to oversee 2 Care Homes based in East London (E11). JOB OUTLINE The aim of the role is: • To be responsible for shaping and delivering the residential homes and managing the team to achieve the same., • To support children aged from 8 to 18 years old who have complex behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. Your focus will be centred on the needs of each child., • To provide high quality care services that support the needs of the residents, and to be an advocate for their wellbeing., • To provide strong, motivational leadership to staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • To have overall responsibility for managing referrals into the service from a variety of sources and maintaining full occupancy., • To produce a development plan for the service that ensures the delivery of high quality, clinically informed practice., • To ensure all clinical practices and medication processes within the home are conducted in line with legislation., • To ensure that safe working practices are always employed by all staff in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work legislation. Co-operate with designated personnel exercising their responsibilities in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act., • To ensure all children and young people in residence at the home have their risk and needs assessed, and that these assessments are regularly reviewed and updated., • To ensure that high quality support and transition services are provided to young people in line with the service specifications and placement plans required by the relevant local authorities., • To ensure that professional ethics and behaviour are always demonstrated by all staff., • To actively co-ordinate the service provision and be a focal point for support, advice, and coaching to all staff within the home., • Maintain a clean and safe environment; ensure that the physical state of the building is maintained to a high standard and that all repair/maintenance problems are dealt with promptly., • To be accountable and take responsibility for liaising with regulatory organisations in relation to the way the home is managed., • To ensure that the company's financial and administrative procedures are adhered to and to work within a set budget., • To safeguard children and young people through sound management strategies, collaborative working with external agencies and emergency services, and compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures., • To support staff to achieve the highest standards of care for all residents., • To assist in the management, appraisal, supervision, and support of all residential staff., • To co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions, including rotas of the home and evaluate standards of performance., • To ensure the home operates in accordance with legislations, standards, and guidance e.g., Children’s Homes Regulations including Quality Standards 2015, Children Act 1989, The Children’s Home (Amendment) Regulations 2011, and Care Standards Act 2000. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Qualifications are essential, i.e., Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Children & Young People’s Services, or equivalent. Or a willingness to undertake training within 6 months of commencement of employment., • At least two years’ experience relevant to residential care within the last five years., • At least one year of experience supervising and managing professional staff., • Sound knowledge and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation, and policies and procedures. BENEFITS • 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), • We're rewarding New Starters with a Welcome Bonus!, • Relocation package!, • Company Car, • Birthday Treats - Because your special day matters! Receive a £100 birthday gift each year, just for being you., • Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone great? Refer them and earn £250 when they join and another £250 when the pass probation, • Long Service Recognition - We celebrate loyalty! Enjoy a £50 reward on your 3-year anniversary, £100 at 5 years, and a fully paid weekend getaway to mark your 10-year milestone., • Pension with NEST Pensions, • Access to Sage Employee Benefits, • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program, • 24/7 access to an OnDemand GP Service, • Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s)
