: The Home, Staff and Children/Children and Young People
Key Internal Contacts:
Other staff within the care team,
Key External Contacts
: Service User relatives, advocates and others Placing
Authorities and Service
: Providers Registration, Regulatory and Inspection bodies Local Services - Statutory, Voluntary and Community Neighbours
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure that the regulation requirements are met through the Statement of Purpose and that this statement meets organisation requirements and is implemented, evaluated and reviewed within the appropriate timescales.
To take full responsibility for the management of the Home/s and to provide the highest quality of care and support to Children and Young People in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body
Key Task Areas and Responsibilities
Children and Young People
To meet the requirements of the Registered and Placing Authority
To ensure that the Home always meets the regulations set by the Regulatory Body
To deliver services in line with the Children's Home Regulations including quality standards and Ofsted Social care common inspection framework (SCCIF) and company policies
To safeguard all Children and Young People in the Home and to ensure good safeguarding procedures and principles detailed by your local safeguarding boards are always in place and applied consistently
Work with the team to ensure that referrals and applications are made as and when necessary and within the set time frames e.g. Safeguarding
,
Deprivation of Liberty
Contribute to the process of assessment of referrals as and when required
Work with the care team to coordinate admissions of suitable Children and Young People to the Home
Ensure that all the relevant personal/pathway/placement plans for Children and Young People are in place, accurate, up to date and are adhered to by staff
Support Key Worker Responsibilities for Children and Young People
To ensure effective and timely contact and communication with the appropriate external agencies, Children and Young People relatives, advocates and others.
Within a multidisciplinary team, monitor the progress of all Children and Young People's personal/pathway/placement plans, offering advice, support and consultation
Undertake regular reviews of the service provided to Children and Young People, involve relevant external agencies and takes steps to represent the Children and Young People interests
Act on and/or delegating actions or recommendations from any reviews and ensure that all outcomes are completed
Provide direct care and supervision, as required, to Children and Young People in the Home, including providing occasional cover for staff absence as necessary
Oversee and ensure that all staff effectively manage challenging behaviour, enabling Children and Young People to develop from a position of needing external control, toward self-control
Maintain effective daily contact with internal and external colleagues Work effectively and positively with relatives, advocates and others involved with Children and Young People
Direct and co-ordinate the care and support of each Child and Young Person to ensure that their personal targets are met
Take responsibility for coordinating risk assessments and ensuring they are reviewed and updated
Monitor and ensure that all Children and Young People's personal financial transactions are recorded and administered in accordance with individual placement agreement, and Company and Regulatory Body policies and procedures
Ensure awareness and implementation of appropriate practical application of the Mental Capacity Act including the Deprivation of Liberty
Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team which encompasses education, residential and clinical service relevant to the Home
Liaise with staff from other departments to provide a consistent approach to all aspects of Children and Young People's care
Staff
Work with the Operations to ensure that appropriately qualified and experienced staff are recruited in accordance with Company policy and standards set by the Regulatory Body
Work with the Operations to ensure that staffing meets the standards and levels as set out in the Home's Statement of Purpose
Ensure that employment checks under Schedule 2 are undertaken with regards to recruitment of staff in accordance with the standards set by the Regulatory Body, for example references and DBS checks
Take lead on recruitment decisions with assistance from the Administration Department
Ensure that all staff complete a full induction in accordance with Company policy and standards set by the Regulatory Body
Support Operations effectively apply the probation process and contribute to decisions regarding ongoing employment of staff
Assist in planning and updating of qualifications and contributes to personal development of self and others in line with personal and organisational objectives
Provide regular supervision and annual appraisals in accordance with company policies and standards set by the Regulatory Body
Conduct Return to Work meetings for direct reports manage sickness and absenteeism in accordance with Company policy
Involvement in disciplinary, capability, grievance and other people management procedures in accordance with Company policy as appropriate
Ensure that Operations carry out supervisions, probation reviews, annual appraisals, return to work meetings and manage their staff in line with Company policy and standards set by the Regulatory Body
Ensure regular team meetings in line with Company policy and standards set by the Regulatory Body
Delegate responsibilities based on competence of staff and needs of the Company and review to promote teamwork and communication
Ensure and/or undertake verbal debriefs with staff as required and necessary and ensure relevant paperwork is completed
Take lead on the suspension of staff involved in Safeguarding issues in conjunction with the operations
Identify training needs of staff and contribute to the training and development of staff
Ensure that staff exhibit the values set out by the Company and uphold standards of behaviour in accordance with Company policies
Quality
To ensure that appropriate standards are maintained, especially in relation to care, educational and clinical programmes (service dependent) for the Children and Young People in their care, in accordance with company policies.
Specific areas include
:
The Homes Statement of Purpose
Safeguarding Individuals
Health & Safety -environmental health, food, fire, risk assessments
Complaints and representation o
General Social Care Council Codes of Practice
Care Quality Commission (registration) regulations/ Care Standards
Equality
General
Ensure awareness that the service operates to agreed budgets and contribute to reference to Safeguarding, Child Protection, Whistleblowing, Complaints and Representations and Behaviour Policies
Participate in training and take responsibility for personal development
Participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual reviews in accordance with Company policy and the standards set by the Regulatory Body
Work to promote the Home as a valued, professional asset within its community and always conduct themselves in a manner that reinforces this image
Ensure that all actions are in the interests of the Children and Young People and the Company
To work to and exhibit the values of the Company and maintain standards of behaviour in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices
To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required.
keeping within these budgets as instructed
Exercise vigilance in respect of Health and Safety and promptly report all hazards and/or remedying them where appropriate.
Undertake all duties in a manner calculated to minimise or avoid unnecessary risks, personally or to others
Reports issues and/or incidents relating to staff and Children and Young People that have arisen promptly to the relevant Line Manager or appropriate person
To carry out on call duties as required
Always operate in accordance with Company policies and procedures, with reference to Safeguarding, Child Protection, Whistleblowing, Complaints and Representations and Behaviour Policies
Participate in training and take responsibility for personal development
Participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual reviews in accordance with Company policy and the standards set by the Regulatory Body
Work to promote the Home as a valued, professional asset within its community and always conduct themselves in a manner that reinforces this image
Ensure that all actions are in the interests of the Children and Young People and the Company
To work to and exhibit the values of the Company and maintain standards of behaviour in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices
To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required.
Qualifications
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and have the skills to lead a dedicated team, we invite you to apply. This is a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Registered Children's Manager and shape the future of our residential care setting.
Additional Information:
We cannot accept applicants who need a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).
Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in home and residential care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From 45,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
Do you require a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) to work in the UK?
Within the last 5 years, worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children
Do you have a full UK driving licence?
Work Location: In person
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