Registered Manager Childrens Home We are looking for Ofsted Registered Managers ready for an exciting challenge. We're expanding and need experienced managers to open and register new children's homes across Lancashire!
Imagine putting your personal touch on a brand new home with a fresh team, all within our supportive and growing work family.
These cozy, 2-bedded homes will be nestled in and around Lancashire, creating a warm and loving environment for our young people.
We offer a competitive salary and an attractive range of benefits.
The Registered Manager holds overall responsibility for the daily management of the Children's Home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality service that includes care, welfare, safety, and security for all children and young people in their care, helping them to establish a secure base.
This role involves supporting, leading, and managing a staff team dedicated to protecting and aiding the children's physical, psychological, emotional, and social development.
Person Specification: Essential: Must be over 20 years of age, as per Ofsted Regulations.- Experience in a Senior or Strategic Role within a children's residential care setting.- Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Service or equivalent.- GCSE in Maths and English at Grade C or above.- Physically fit.- Resilient, enthusiastic, and motivated.- Demonstrated leadership of staff teams and line management experience, including supervisions.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.- Calm, approachable, adaptable, and non-judgmental.- Capable of working independently and as part of a team.- Strong organisational skills.- Knowledgeable in Child Protection & Safeguarding.- Possession of a valid driving licence and ability to drive.
Desirable: NVQ or Diploma Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Children's Services or equivalent.- Previous experience in a similar role.
Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for keeping an up to date register of all young people being admitted transitioned to another provision and discharged from the service.
Ensure operational manning levels are maintained within the home. Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person centered childcare working towards the best outcomes for each young person Manage, supervise and mentor staff; organize work patterns and training, and conduct and record regular supervisions and appraisals.
Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement, adhere to and give guidance to other staff on: Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015, The Children Act 1989 & 2004, Care Standards Act 2000, Equal Opportunities Policies, National Quality Standards for Childrens Homes, and Local Authority Child Protection Procedures, and any subsequent changes to said legislation.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of Ofsted Inspection guidelines, promptly implementing any recommendations following an Inspection.
Timely notification of any significant events or changes within the home, including completion of Regulation 45 Reports within the given timeframe Work cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professionals (Social Workers, Police, Education, and Health) to contribute and monitor the multidisciplinary assessment of childrens needs, support children in order for them to reach their full potential as outlined in their care plans, and in accordance with Policies & Procedures, Local Authority Instructions and relevant legislation.
Ensure Local Authority Social Workers are notified of all significant events, incidents, important changes and physical interventions within 24 hours.
Ensure that young people receive a sensitive residential service which best meets their individual social, racial, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity and health care needs according to the Statement of Purpose and Function of the Home and children facing particular crisis and stresses are offered appropriate additional support in a timely manner.
Ensure that the home is fit for purpose by ensuring that Fire Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations are met, Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 Reports action points are addressed promptly. Manage Performance and Development by using regular staff supervisions and annual appraisal process in order to promote a culture of self-awareness and understanding.
Working in partnership with Senior Management and Human Resources to address and manage any issues of poor performance or misconduct Complete appropriate training including the level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management within the required timeframes, ensuring that an up to date training record is maintained Undertaking other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of right to work in the UK.