Registered Children's Home Manager
Location: Swadlincote
Responsible To: Regional Manager
We are seeking an aspirational and dedicated Registered Children's Home Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will go above and beyond in the care provided to children, ensuring all practices promote a sense of belonging. The manager will be registered with Ofsted and meet the competence levels set out in the regulations and standards for residential children's home managers. The goal is to drive forward the Quality Standards and aspire for outstanding service at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
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Compliance and Standards:
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Register with Ofsted as a suitable manager and fully comply with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
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Deliver high standards and aim for ‘outstanding' provision at all times.
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Advocate for young people and ensure they receive the services they require.
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Management and Development:
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Manage, coordinate, and develop a range of quality services for young people.
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Promote partnership working with young people, their families, staff, and other agencies.
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Implement organizational strategies to achieve objectives.
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Promote team development and effective team working.
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Maximize staff effectiveness through motivation, development, and application of personnel policies.
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Operational Management:
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Set and review targets and objectives for the staff team.
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Provide operational management and deploy staff resources effectively.
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Ensure back-up resources are available in emergency/out-of-hours situations, including participation in an on-call rota.
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Line manage the staff team, ensuring appropriate induction, supervision, and appraisal.
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Develop effective communication strategies and systems.
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Service Provision:
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Lead in gatekeeping and allocation of services to meet young people's needs.
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Ensure continuity of care for non-resident or previously resident young people.
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Manage and develop a range of quality direct services to young people.
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Implement policies and procedures.
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Staff Management:
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Participate in recruitment, grievance, disciplinary, health and safety, and other staffing matters.
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Identify and meet staff training and development needs.
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Assist in training staff and keep training up to date to meet Quality Standards.
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Health and Safety:
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Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
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Regularly inspect the condition of the building and ensure all equipment is in good working order.
Essential:
- Degree level education plus NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or close to completion).
- Social work qualification is advantageous but not essential.
- Proven leadership and management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and associated quality standards.
- Recent experience in residential care of children and staff management.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
- Valid Enhanced DBS on the update service.
If this is the right opportunity for you, or you would like to know more, please contact Mona at Reed Specialist Recruitment.