Job Description Are you an experienced Registered Manager who is looking for their next move?
We have an exciting role in Birmingham for a brand-new service that is opening and it's a unique opportunity for you to launch and shape the service from the ground up.
Spectrum Health is part of the Rehability UK Group and is expanding its service provision all the time.
You will be compassionate and empathetic and passionate about supporting children with special needs.
ABOUT US Spectrum Health part of Rehability UK is a leading provider of care in a board range of service formats, specializing in quality provision for Caring for Autistic Children aged 8-18.
We offer bespoke care packages that recognize and respect individual qualities and create a safe and liberating environment for the people we support.
The people we hire are the vital link in delivering this.
ABOUT THE ROLE In the role of Registered Manager for a children's care home where you will be registered to 3 children you will be responsible for the day-to-day running and management of our Ofsted regulated residential provisions.
You will ensure that the service meet the standards and expectations and are fully compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements.
It is the responsibility of the Registered Manager to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the young people we support and achieve the best outcomes for them.
You will work in the home and lead by example to maintain a competent, motivated and confident staff team offering guidance and support to staff at all levels.
HOW YOU WILL HELP • To ensure that the Children's Home provision meets with required inspection standards under OFSTED and is delivered in accordance with the Children's Homes Regulations in addition to being compliant with any new policy and/or guidance which may come into force.
• To ensure positive outcomes are achieved through the delivery of high-quality support.
• To ensure that the staff support children and young people so that they achieve outcomes in line with their support plans.
• To enable the children and young people to participate in a range of enjoyable activities.
• To ensure that privacy, dignity and respect are an integral part of the support always offered to the children and young people.
• To be constantly vigilant about the well-being of the children and young people, paying particular attention to health, and potential safeguarding.
• To facilitate regular meetings for the children and young people, keyworker times and other processes that allow everyone to be listened to and their needs acted upon.
• To lead a team providing personalised support to children and young people, in line with Spectrum's Policies and Procedures.
• To ensure that rotas are in place that meet the contracted support hours for each individual child and young person.
• To plan and facilitate regular staff meetings that are minuted, encourage staff participation, and follow through with required actions.
• To plan and implement regular staff supervision, performance management and annual appraisals, and to provide coaching and mentoring.
• To be responsible for ensuring that each staff member attends all mandatory courses and to ensure that other relevant training is undertaken as pertinent to the needs of the home and to meet organisational and legislative requirements.
• To take the lead in the recruitment and interviewing of new staff.
• To ensure that robust communication systems are in place so that any new information relating to a child or young person is passed on to relevant people – such as shift plans, handovers, etc.
• To manage finance and resources within the agreed budget for the home.
• To ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to and that required records are kept such that a complete audit trail can be evidenced.
• To ensure that stringent safeguarding procedures are followed regarding children and young people's possessions and money (such as cash, bank cards etc.).
REQUIREMENTS \n Registered Manager Qualification: Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
\n \n Proven experience working with young people with learning disabilities and autism.
\n \n 2+ years' experience managing children home with young people with learning disabilities and autism.
\n \n Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and therapeutic approaches.
\n \n Experience managing a team in a care setting.
\n \n Knowledge of relevant regulations, including Ofsted standards, safeguarding, and best practice.
\n \n Ability to manage challenging behaviors and work in emotionally demanding situations.
\n \n Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff.
\n In return for joining us, we can offer a range of benefits including: \n Refer a friend payment scheme which is £250-500 bonus if working with us personally for over 6-month period.
\n Opportunities to progress through our personalised career paths.
\n Free training to help develop and enhance your skills.
\n HealthHero - employee health and wellbeing.
\n Bluelight Card - discounts.
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