Job Description

Job description

Children's Residential Home (8-17years old)

On site - Liverpool Region

Full-time, Permanent

Mon- Friday, with on-call responsibilities and occasional night/weekend shifts and voluntary overtime.

50,000.00-60,000.00 (Experience Dependent) with performance bonus opportunities

A completed application form which is avaiable at our website at www.whecare.org will need to accompany this alongside the CV to meet safer recruitment requirements.

About Us

Whe Care Services Ltd is committed to providing high-quality accommodation and care for children. We are looking for a highly skilled and competent registered manager with significant experience in the field of complex needs. Our mission is to be a leading provider of care across the North West, supporting children and young people at our 3 bedded residential home with prospective growth and development opportunities.

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting children and young people to ensure that every moment matters? As the Registered Manager you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations and ensuring the highest standards of care. Your responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership:

Lead, motivate, and manage a team of staff, ensuring professional development through training and supervision. Promote a culture of trauma-informed and person-centred care. Providing strong leadership for your team of dedicated staff, inspiring them to deliver exceptional care, and creating a positive and inclusive working environment.

Compliance:

Ensuring the service meets all regulatory and legislative requirements, adhering to relevant standards and guidelines, and maintaining the highest levels of quality and safety including meeting the company's core values. Develop, implement, and regularly review policies and procedures to ensure alignment with all regulatory and legislative requirements, adhering to relevant standards and guidelines, and maintaining the highest levels of quality and safety including meeting the company's core values. Prepare for and lead the service through the Ofsted inspection process, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Maintain effective oversight of the home setting, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Care Planning:

Overseeing the development and implementation of personalised care plans, tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each service user. To ensure that the rights are upheld of all the children within the home. Implement and maintain robust safeguarding policies to protect service users from harm, ensuring all concerns are addressed promptly. Promote the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of service users through trauma-informed approaches.

Staff Training and Development:

Identifying training needs, organising appropriate training sessions, and promoting continuous professional development for the team. Develop your own knowledge and practice to deliver continuous service improvement. Maintain and develop effective working relationships with all team members for the service. Oversee recruitment processes, ensuring all staff possess the necessary skills and qualifications. Conduct regular performance appraisals and promote continuous improvement.

Risk Management:

Proactively identifying potential risks, implementing risk management strategies, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for both service users and staff.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Work in partnership with external stakeholders to provide and maximise opportunities for residents and build a strong support network. Ensure communication and links with all internal and external stakeholders and building and maintaining effective relationships with service users, their families, external agencies, and local authorities to ensure the best possible outcomes for our service users. Encourage residents' participation in community activities to promote social inclusion and independence.

Operational and Financial Management:

Manage provided budgets effectively to ensure the efficient use of resources without compromising care quality. Conduct regular risk assessments to maintain a safe living and working environment. Ensure accurate and up-to-date records are maintained in line with confidentiality and data protection regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

Qualifications: You should hold a relevant professional qualification in health and social care (e.g., NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care) or an equivalent qualification, or commitment to complete within 2 years.

Experience: Previous experience in managing a complex residential service for children with learning disabilities diagnosis or a similar care setting is essential.

Children's care home experience: 2 years (required).

Knowledge: A strong understanding of the regulatory requirements and best practices relevant to the service.

Skills: Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to deliver outstanding care. Effective organisational and time-management abilities are crucial.

Passion: A genuine passion for supporting individuals with complex needs and a commitment to enhancing their quality of life.

English (required)

Benefits:

Free Parking/On-site

Casual Dress

Employee discounts

Health and Well-being programme

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Making a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or commitment to complete within 2 years - Application/Certificates

Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent Application/Certificates

Experience

At least 2 years of experience in residential care within the last 5 years Application/References

At least 1 year of experience supervising and managing professional staff Application/References

Knowledge

Understanding of the Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations including the quality standards, 2015 - Interview

Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding children - Application/Interview

Skills

Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a team Application/Interview

Strong organisational, financial, and time management skills Application/Interview

Ability to implement trauma-informed approaches to care Interview

Other Requirements

Enhanced DBS check and children's barred list clearance Application/DBS certificate

Full employment history with explanation of any gaps Application

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce Application/Certificates

Degree in Youth Work or Social Work Application/Certificates

Membership with professional organisations such as the National Youth Agency (NYA)

Application/Certificates

Experience

Experience managing multiple residential children's home settings Application/Interview

Knowledge

Understanding of trauma-informed practice and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Interview

Other

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full UK driving licence

, with a clean driving record. Candidates must meet all DVLA legal requirements and have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. Interview

Additional Requirements

The Registered Service Manager must:

Be of integrity and good character. Provide two written references, including one from their most recent employer. Demonstrate their ability to manage the service effectively through a structured interview. Show evidence of qualifications and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Whe Care Services Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential, we invite you to apply for this rewarding Young Person Support Worker role.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.*

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RMWC325

Expected start date: At the earliest opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WCRM325