Join us in this exciting opportunity of opening a brand new service supporting vulnerable children. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Children's Manager to oversee the operations of our 4 bedroom children's home in Coventry.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in care, particularly in OFSTED registered children's home environments. This role requires exceptional leadership skills, a commitment to providing high-quality care, and the ability to develop and implement effective care plans for children with varying needs, including those with emotional behavioural difficulties and trauma.
We are looking for someone who aligns with our ethos of providing exceptional care. Someone who is not afraid of doing things differently to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Duties
? Have responsibility for the management of services, including staff management and supervision, care and placement planning, safeguarding, communications, report writing and monitoring quality and compliance.
? Ensure full implementation of statutory and organisational policies and procedures and provide feedback on the effectiveness of all policies and procedures.
? Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, Children's Act 1989, Data Protection Act 1998, Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018.
? To be responsible for developing constructive working relationships within the wider community to promote the overall outcomes for looked after children.
? Ensure that staff have the skills, experience and qualifications required to meet the needs of each child or young person placed in the home and provide continuity of care.
? To lead and manage the home in a way that is aspirational, inspiring both children and young people and the staff who work there.
? Produce monitoring reports, statistical data and evaluation as required and in keeping with organisational policies and procedures and within agreed deadlines.
? To ensure that the principles of equality and diversity are embedded in the culture of the home.
? To ensure that each child or young person has individual care and care planning which is tailored to their specific needs and requirements as laid out in their relevant plans.
? To maintain professional relationships with the team around the child, multi-agency partnerships and where appropriate parents, families and other stakeholders.
Qualifications and Education
? Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services; or equivalent; or a preparedness to work towards the same.
? Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.
Experience
? 3 years' experience working with children in the last 5 years and at least 2 year's at Management level.
? Supervision or management experience.
? Working with children, young people and their families.
? Work in a residential setting.
? Inter-agency work.
Knowledge and Understanding
? Children's Home Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, Single Social Care Inspection Framework (SSCIF), Children Act 1989, Children and Families Act 2014, Care Standards Act 2000, Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015, Health and Safety at work and associated guidance and regulation.
? Policies and procedures pertaining to running a residential children's home.
? Child protection, safeguarding children, impact of abuse and neglect, education and health needs of looked after children, equality and diversity and children's rights.
? Care and placement planning, risk and review processes.
? Understanding of the education, health, social, emotional and psychological needs of looked after children and young people and how to ensure these needs are met.
What We can Offer you
Annual Salary of 65,000 - 75,000
Annual Bonuses for Ofsted ratings
(Good or Above)
Travel Allowance
to secure peace of mind financially when going the distance to your employment.
Direct support from a clinical team of Psychologists.
Training & Development
opportunities, including a
fully funded career pathway
for professional qualifications.
33 days of paid annual leave
+ loyalty bonuses!
Employee Assistance Programme
for your wellbeing, including a
counselling service
.
Bright HR discount's
Job satisfaction and recognition
in a supportive team environment.
Refer a Friend Scheme
with up to
500
for successful referrals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 65,000.00-75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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