Job Title: Registered Manager - Brand New Children's Home
Location: Sandwell
Salary: Paying up too £60,000 per annum dependent on experience
About our client
We are pleased to be working with a brand new Children's residential home, with a focus on providing safe and supportive environment for young people aged between 10-17years. With a commitment to help children and young people show the world what they have to offer, they are looking for an experienced Registered manager to help set up a secure, safe and stable environment to help them reach their full potential.
What's expected of me as Registered Manager?
Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to oversee and help set up their brand new home in Sandwell, catering to one young person initially with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours with a total capacity to house 3 young people. Reporting to a supportive director, the successful candidate will implement and lead a core team of support staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support to the future resident.
What are the key responsibilities as a Registered Manager?
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the solo children's home, promoting a fun, casual, and safe environment for the resident.
- Lead and motivate a team of support staff, providing guidance, supervision, and support as required.
- Develop and implement individual care plans tailored to the specific needs of the resident, in collaboration with external agencies and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, maintaining standards of care in line with Ofsted regulations.
- Foster positive relationships with the resident's family members, promoting open communication and involvement in care decisions.
- Facilitate staff training and development initiatives, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care provision, implementing changes and improvements as necessary to enhance resident outcomes.
- Collaborate with the Regional Manager to set and achieve key performance targets, including occupancy levels, staff retention, and resident satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation, including financial budgets, staffing rotas, and incident reports.
What are the minimum requirements as a Residential Manager?
- Previous residential experience and minimum of 2 years working within a children's home setting, ideally with experience in setting up new homes and supporting young people with EBD and challenging behaviours.
- NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Social Care Services (or recognised equivalent)
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a compassionate and empathetic approach to working with young people and their families.
- Sound knowledge of relevant governing legislation and understanding of Ofsted regulations.
- Flexibility to work a shift pattern, including weekends and evenings, as required.
- Commitment to the values and ethos, promoting a fun, casual, and safe environment for all residents and staff.
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