Job Description

5ab Care have some very exciting opportunities in a new home opening in Hitchin

5ab Care are always wanting the best for their children and staff teams!

Looking for a career with an organisation that promotes progression, delivery and great outcomes for children?

Any questions or if you would like more information, feel free to contact Recruitment via phone or WhatsApp on

07368 364651

Benefits;

Bonus Scheme up to 10% of annual salary 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Store discount

Summary:

To be responsible for shaping and delivering the residential home's Statement of Purpose and managing the team to

achieve the same. To provide high quality care services that support the needs of children and young people, to be an

advocate for their well-being, and to provide strong motivational leadership to the team.

Essential:

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 Significant experience at senior level in a children's home Hold and promote the ethos and values of the organisation Ability to demonstrate reasoning, numeracy, literacy and technology skills to required standard Ability to work as a team, working closely with colleagues and other agencies Ability to solve problems Able to work within the principles of the Children Act 1989 Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of safeguarding Sound knowledge of children's homes policies and procedures Proven leadership and management abilities Excellent communication skills- both verbally and written Ability to produce reports Working knowledge of the Care Standards 2000, Children's Homes Regulations 2015 Good organisation/leadership skills Ability to motivate and influence others Good interpersonal skills Approachable Honest and reliable Accountability; to be responsible for the work undertaken Committed to achieving best outcomes for children Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal development Proactive and solution focussed Registered Manager on-call duties Provide cover as needed for other homes Occasional overnight cover Full driving license

Main responsibilities:

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. Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights; to provide good quality care which is free from oppression and where differences are respected and valued. To produce a development plan for the service that ensures the delivery of high quality, clinically informed practice. To support adults to achieve the highest standards of care for the children and young people. To co-ordinate 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 and prepare specific development plans to ensure the most appropriate service provision. To be involved in recruitment of the team including vetting, interviewing, and inducting new employees. To contribute to a comprehensive team training and development programme to enable the service to have available all necessary skills and levels of expertise to meet the needs of the young people. Maintain individual standards through continuous professional development, including keeping a record. Support the team to ensure longevity and good organisation retention. To contribute to the development of appropriate relationships with and between adults, 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 children and young people are met. To chair meetings, reviews and discussions as necessary. To ensure professional ethics and behaviour are demonstrated by all adults at all times. Actively co-ordinate the service provision and be a focal point for support, advice, and coaching to all adults within the home. To assist in the management, appraisal, supervision and support of all the residential team. To organise duty rotas in order to ensure that the needs of the young people are always met. To ensure that the company's financial and administrative procedures are adhered to, and to work within a set budget. Ensure all professional practice and medication processes within the home are conducted in line with legislation.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,760.00-57,200.00 per year

Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Management: 1 year (required) Children's Residential: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management or Undergoing (preferred) NVQ 3/4 Health & Social care children's & adults (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person