Our client is a leading Residential Children's Home operator. They are currently looking to recruit a Registered Manager for their operational Children's Home, based in Waltham Abbey, Essex.
We are looking for someone who knows how to make a house, a home. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and determined Registered Manager for our clients children’s home based in Waltham Abbey. The home was established in 2019 and with your guidance, the team will ensure that the children living within the home have the very best care, great role models and a place to call home. The Children and Young people are aged between 11-18 years old with Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Complex needs.
Purpose of the role:
To be responsible for shaping and delivering the residential home’s Statement of Purpose and managing the team to achieve the same.
To provide high quality care services that supports the needs of the residents, to be an advocate for their well-being and to provide strong, motivational leadership to staff.
To aspire to manage the Children’s home to an outstanding grade with Ofsted
Duties and responsibilities:
- To manage an Ofsted Registered Residential Home and ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, procedures, policies and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
- Promote and actively encourage the delivery of a safe, structured and nurturing environment, promoting the young person’s independence and developing their life skills.
- To support staff to achieve the highest standards of care for the young people.
- To co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions of the home and evaluate standards of performance.
- To assist and supervise in the continual assessment of the needs of the children and young people and to identify and prepare specific development plans to ensure the most appropriate service provision.
- To be involved in recruitment of staff including vetting, interviewing, HR processes and inducting new employees.
- To contribute to a comprehensive staff training and development programme to enable the homes staff to have available all necessary skills and levels of expertise to meet the needs of the young people
- To contribute to the development of appropriate relationships with and between staff, young people and other stakeholders.
- Liaise with the various internal and external multi-disciplinary teams and commissioning authorities to ensure that the care needs of new and existing residents are met.
- To chair meetings, reviews and discussions as necessary.
- To ensure at all times that professional ethics and behaviour are demonstrated by all staff at all times. Actively co-ordinate the service provision and be a focal point for support, advice and coaching to all staff within the Home.
- To assist in the Management, appraisal, supervision and support of all residential staff.
- To organise duty rotas in order to ensure that the needs of the young people are met at all times.
- To ensure that the Company's financial and administrative procedures are adhered to and to work within a set budget.
- Ensure all clinical practices and medication processes within the home are conducted in line with legislation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Qualifications are essential, i.e., Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Children & Young People’s Services, or equivalent. Or a willingness to undertake training within 6 months of commencement of employment.
- At least two years’ experience relevant to residential care within the last five years.
- At least one year of experience supervising and managing professional staff.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation, and policies and procedures.