- *Job Advertisement: Experienced Registered Manager for Childrens Care Home - Oxfordshire County Council**
- *Position Overview:**
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Manager to join our team at Oxfordshire County Council for our Childrens Care Home. This role requires a dedicated individual to manage the daily operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care for our young residents.
- *Key Responsibilities:**
- Oversee day-to-day management of the Childrens Home, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.
- Promote best outcomes for young people through research, development, and partnerships.
- Embed the organisations vision and strategic goals in policies, procedures, and management strategies.
- Provide motivated leadership and development for the team.
- Facilitate service-to-service support for continuous improvement through effective communication and collaboration.
- Maximise resources to assess and meet the needs of families and young people within planned timelines.
- Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and the homes Statement of Purpose.
- Regularly review and act upon safeguarding risks.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to promote equality in practice.
- Engage in relevant training programs to enhance staff development in childrens services.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with external providers as part of the care pathway.
- Foster collaboration to support educational achievement and ensure the health needs of young people are met through Personal Education Plans and Health Action Plans.
- *General Management Duties:**
- Manage and monitor staff, labor costs, staffing structures, and rotas to meet the needs of young people effectively.
- Collaborate with partner agencies and clinical teams to provide comprehensive support packages.
- Lead and manage staff performance, including appraisals, supervision, and wellness plans.
- Stay informed about legislative changes and disseminate information as needed.
- Maintain health and safety compliance, including necessary staff training.
- Ensure high standards in the physical maintenance of the home.
- Participate in service development, staff training, and various meetings.
- Maintain effective communication channels within the service.
- Support other managers within the residential pathway as required.
- Develop a positive
public relations image for the Directorate with the public and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to and monitor service and team plans, preparing for and participating in inspections.
- Handle complaints efficiently and sensitively.
- Engage in ongoing training and research to stay current with legislation and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with all safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures.
- *Essential Criteria:**
- Professional Social Work qualification, degree level or equivalent.
- In-depth knowledge of childcare legislation, guidance, and regulations, including _Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015_ and _Children's Homes Regulations 2015_.
- Understanding of government policy and emerging trends in the childrens residential sector.
- Experience in managing residential children's homes at a managerial level.
- Level 5 residential leadership and management qualification.
- Budget management experience and financial resource management skills.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation related to residential homes.
- Commitment to equality and diversity in service delivery and workforce.
- Proven experience in staff management, training, and development.
- Ability to produce high-quality analytical reports.
- Strong decision-making skills, with a focus on value for money, efficiency, and risk management.
- Ability to develop effective professional relationships both internally and externally.
- Experience in developing and maintaining policies and procedures in residential care settings.
- Registered with Social Work England.
- *Interested?**
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and meet the essential criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at or call on .
- *Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy:**
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy.
- Referral bonus for recommending a colleague or friend.
- Bonus for finding your own job.
- Twice-weekly payroll.
- Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search, employment, and beyond.
Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people. Apply today!
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.