Job Description

Care Manager - Children's service - 12 Month FTC

Locations:

Birmingham/Wolverhampton/Solihull/Sandwell

Salary: 35,000 - 40,000

Hours:

Average 40 hours per week

Contract:

12 month FTC

Do you have your Diploma Level 5 in Residential Childcare, and looking for a new challenge in supporting a (Dual) Registered Manager to oversee two or more sites if so, we have the role for you.

JOB SUMMARY

Our Care Manager supports the (Dual) Registered Manager in providing care for young people with a mental health and associated learning disabilities and emotional & behavioural difficulties. To deputise as manager in RM's absence.

About us: Care Perspectives

is a specialist provider of care and support to children & young people who have complex mental health disorders, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioural difficulties. Since we established, we have worked tirelessly to develop services to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children & young people, creating services that nurture independence.

Job Summary:

As the

Care Manager

for the Children's Home, some of your duties will be:

To support the Registered Manager to facilitate the achievement of excellent outcomes for young people following key principles of residential childcare in line with Children's Homes Regulations including the quality standards April 2015, safeguarding children according to Working Together to Safeguard Children and provide robust management support which meets and goes above and beyond of the Leadership and Management Standard.

To always retain confidentiality within the boundaries of GDPR and Safeguarding principles.

To understand and follow all Care Perspectives Limited's policies and procedures.

Be accountable for your own standard of practice, maintain integrity, professionalism and objectivity.

To provide leadership and management of the home in support of the Registered Manager. To be responsible for the overall day to day running of the services To provide on call support as part of a On Call System. To maintain an in-depth knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, incl. The Quality Standards, Every Child Matters, the Children Act, other relevant legislation and guidance and company policy and procedure. To support the manage to manage the home to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people. To support the manager to manage the home's staff team. To support to manage a quality service aiming to achieve a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating. To represent the home to outside agencies and ensure compliance with the statutory requirements imposed by them and requirements of commissioners. To work with the wider management team to contribute to the planning and development of Care Perspectives and to provide management support to other areas of the service needing this. To increase and maintain occupancy levels that both appropriate with the business needs of the service and needs of the young people placed.
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes relevant to residential children's setting

Managing budgets effectively and ensuring cost efficiency

This is a great opportunity to

continue your career in care, working as part of a dedicated team committed to help make a difference. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, where children and young people are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Qualification & Experience

Essential Skills

Minimum of 5 years' Experience in Residential childcare, two of which should be at managerial level Detailed understanding of Children's Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Children's Homes (Wales) Regulations 2002 (amended 2007), Health and Safety Requirements, Equal Opportunities, Working Together to Safeguard Children A guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children 2018 Anti-Discriminatory Practice, and other relevant legislation
Relevant experience in the specialist area of the service i.e. relevant experience of working with children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders, learning disability, trauma and mental health and resultant behaviours' that may challenge

Experience of Ofsted procedures / inspections

Full UK Driving License

Desirable Skills

Good IT Skills

Managing budgets effectively and ensuring cost efficiency

Evidence of essential qualification will be required prior to employment commencing: Professional social work
qualification: Dip SW CQSW or equivalent or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and
Management for Residential Childcare (England)(QCF) or the equivalent
predecessor qualification in England/Wales for the role

Why join us:
Here are just some of the benefits of working for us:

Rewarding work helping our Children and young people reach their potential in their daily lives Friendly, small passionate teams with supportive working environments Career development opportunities to help you reach your own personal development Competitive salary including opportunities for additional hours We offer a structured 2-week induction programme including face to face training, online modules, shadow shifts Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics Free DBS check Free parking Free meals on shift (residential homes only) Recommend a friend referral scheme with financial rewards Pension scheme
In return, we offer a rewarding career with opportunities for progression in a fast-growing organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, staff development, retention, and inclusion.

Please note this vacancy may close at any time therefore early submission of your application is therefore encouraged. You will be required to complete our Employment Application form.

Care Perspectives are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children & young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and subject to fully Enhanced DBS.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Solihull B92 0AD

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