Job Description

Job Overview

NEW CHILDREN'S HOME

DEPUTY CHILDREN'S MANAGERS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Children's Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in assisted living and care, with experience in managing and supervising child care facilities.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the children's facility, ensuring high-quality care and services are provided Coordinate activities and programs to promote the well-being and development of children Maintain accurate records and documentation related to child care services To manage a 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. To support staff to achieve the highest standards of care for the residents. To coordinate 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/prepare specific development plans to ensure the most appropriate service provision. To be involved in recruitment of staff including vetting, interviewing and inducting new employees. To contribute to a comprehensive staff training and development programmes to enable the service 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 coordinate the service provision and be a focal point for support, advice and coaching to all staff within the Home. To ensure all appraisal, supervisions are carried out for staff. To organise duty rotas in order to ensure that the needs of the young people are met at all times. To work with the homes RI 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. Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights, providing good quality care which is free from oppression and where differences are respected and valued. To be accountable and take responsibility for liaising with regulatory organisations in relation to the way the home is managed. Ensure that all necessary documentation required by regulators is completed to a high standard and be available for inspections, checks or interviews as requested. To be part of an On-Call system. Maintain a clean and safe environment; ensure that the physical state of the building is maintained to a high standard and that all repair/maintenance problems are dealt with promptly. Ensure that safe working practices are employed by all staff at all times in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work legislation. Will co-operate with designated personnel exercising their responsibilities in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in working in a children's home is essential.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate staff effectively
- Knowledge of best practices in child care and early childhood education
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Relevant qualifications in child care or a related field are essential

MUST HAVE LEVEL 5 NVQ

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension
Experience:

children's care home: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person