Job Description

Role: Registered Manager

Location: Oswestry

Salary: 46,150.00 to 63,650.00

(depending experience, qualification and earned bonuses)

What we do

Crystal Care Solutions are a specialist, independent social care organisation who operate a number of residential and supported living units across the region. Established in 2006 we pride ourselves in providing and making an outstanding contribution to the children and young people in our care, for which is highlighted with

50% of our Residential Homes being Outstanding with Ofsted.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Crystal Care Solutions team as a Registered Manager, within our established 3 bed EBD Registered Children's home in Stoke-on-Trent.

As a Registered Manager you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, you won't find a more rewarding career.

The successful candidate will be working Monday - Friday 9am until 5pm however you may be required to work additional hours as required by the needs of the business and the young people we care for.

Benefits

Crystal Care Solutions is a company committed to its employees. In addition to a competitive salary with additional sleep-in payments, we offer many additional benefits to our employees:

Pension Auto-enrolment scheme 'Pay Care Scheme' funded by Crystal Care Solutions which gives you cash back for medical costs Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone advice line available 24/7 365 days a year 'Perk Box', discounts or free offers on hundreds of well-known high street and online brands Support for your continued professional development such as funding for Level 5 in Leadership and Management, including fast tracked level 5 funded by the organisation Refer a Friend Scheme bonus for you and the friend you've recommended for a role DBS check paid for, and reimbursement of the cost for the update service each year Reimbursement of your Social Care Wales registration costs each year Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental package Ability to pick up overtime on shift if wish to

What we need

We want to hear from caring, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with a can-do approach who really care about the lives of young people. You'll enjoy working with children and young people, supporting your team to achieve positive outcomes. You'll create a safe, caring and supportive place to live for children and young people.

If you have managerial within Residential Childcare, this could be the perfect role for you.

Essential Job Requirements

Provide a safe environment for the young people in our care Good communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships with young people, colleagues and professionals Be a good team player to provide a high level of care and achieve positive outcomes Encourage the young people to be motivated and take part in activities, education and extracurricular activities Experience of and ability to lead staff teams to provide a high level of care within a residential childcare setting Have a knowledge of child development and appreciation of the needs of children and young people Have attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork, keeping this up to date and organized for the managers review Be able to adapt working practice to the ethos of the home Have resilience, motivation and determination Can adapt to challenging and changing situations Be inclusive to all children & young people Diploma Level 3 qualified in Children and Young Person's Workforce or equivalent Have 3 years' work experience working with Children and Young People within a residential environment including 2 years at senior level Experience of Ofsted Inspections Experience of attending professionals meetings and working contributively with the professional network Experience of attending formal meetings and preparing formal reports Up to date knowledge of the current legislation governing the sector Have an understanding and can demonstrate confidentiality Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 including the Standards for residential children's homes Physical activities with the children and young people Demonstrate a commitment to personal development and acquisition of professional skills and further qualifications Be flexible and able to undertake shift work including weekends and sleep-ins. Ability to participate in 'On-Call-Manager' Rota and take calls out of hours. Safe holding and physical intervention Be confident in using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word Apply for enhanced DBS disclosure and if applicable, overseas criminal records checks Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Attributes

Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or Level 4 Registered Manager Award, or equivalent Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to young people Experience in a therapeutic setting Proven Ofsted inspection history Proven success in development of teams and individuals
Successful applicants will be required to apply for enhanced DBS disclosure. Crystal Care Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and promotes Equal Opportunities in employment. As a company we oppose any form of unlawful discrimination. You are expected to comply with Crystal Care Solutions policy on Equal Opportunity to ensure that your work practice and actions re-enforce this at all times.

We have risk assessed all our environments and continue to do so on a regular basis. We provide regular staff testing and screening.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the Children's Residential home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with regulations. Lead and manage staff, providing supervision and support to enhance team performance. Develop and implement care plans tailored to young peoples needs Ensure proper medication administration and maintain accurate records. Foster effective communication with the children in your care, families, local authority, social workers and other professionals to promote a collaborative care environment. Utilise Microsoft Office tools for documentation and reporting purposes.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 46,150.00-63,650.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

England: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

How many years of experience do you have of working with Children and Young People in a Residential setting? Do you have Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or Level 4 Registered Manager Award, or equivalent?
Experience:

Senior Management experience i.e. Deputy Childcare Manager: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

FULL UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Registered Manager EBD - Oswestry Ref202520b