Copy of Registered Manager Children and Young People #12303251

Job Description

Registered Manager – Children and Young people

Based in Lytham St Annes near Blackpool

My client is looking for an experienced Ofsted Registered manager OR a Deputy Manager that is looking to progress.

Job Title – Registered Manager

Salary – negotiable at around £55k, depending on experience

Hours – Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

• Driving Licence (required)
• L5 in Leadership and Management in Residential childcare (preferred)
• Level 4 in Children and Young People’s Practitioner (preferred)

The Residential Children’s Care Home Manager is a key member of our management team and is critical to the success of the work we do and the outcomes we achieve. We are a Trauma – Informed organisation and we display this practice in all aspects of our work. Your role is to create and manage a home in which children are enriched and can thrive.

You can make a difference!

We are searching for the right person to join and lead our new projects and through the next exciting phase of our development.

You will be responsible for managing 1 Children’s Residential Care Home and ensuring that it is a safe and secure place for the child. We will only ever accommodate one child or young person at a time.

This is a fantastic role and opportunity to shape and change their lives in a safe, caring, loving and family environment. We are looking for someone to be the spark, utilising the support of the Group to develop and inspire both our staff and children to achieve their full potential.

You can be part of something special!

We are dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of the children and young people within our homes, and always celebrate uniqueness and diversity. We need an inspiring manager, someone who will lead the team and use their experience and innovation to plan activities and create those wonderful life opportunities for every young person, taking into account each individual’s needs.

Duties:

To lead and manage 1 Children’s Home in a consistent and reliable manner.

To ensure that the homes Statement of Purpose is adhered to throughout all working practice.

To achieve “Good” with the aspirational focus to achieve an “Outstanding” Service under Children’s Home Regulations and Ofsted Regulatory framework.

Responsibility for the management of services, including staff management and supervisions, care and placement planning, safeguarding, communications, report writing and monitoring overall quality and compliance of service.

Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Ensure that all required reports are completed in line with timescales

To ensure that the child has individual care and care planning which is child focused and personalised to meet their needs

Take responsibility for the management of safeguarding children, risk, and service governance.

Ensure that children have access to all the services which meet their individual needs

Responsibility for the regular supervision of the staff team and others as required.

To support and have overall responsibility for the recruitment of staff in line with organisational policy and procedure.

To coach and support the development of the team

To ensure that all staff are supported with their initial induction, probationary reviews, individual practice support plans and annual reviews and development of individual plans to support ongoing service and personal development and CPD opportunities.

A full Job Description will be sent to you upon application.

Requirements:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children’s Residential, or equivalent. Demonstrate commitment to continuing personal development.

Experience: 2 years’ experience working with children in the last 5 years. Supervision or management experience. Working with children, young people, and their families. Work in a residential setting. Multiagency working Knowledge and understanding

Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking

Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 5 leadership and management (preferred) NVQ Level 3 child residential (required) Work Location: In person

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