Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation as a Registered manager for one of our children's residential homes in the East midlands, specifically in Nottingham. In the long term the role includes the opportunity to progress to senior management as the organisation continues to expand across the region.

Role and responsibilities:

To be a registered manager responsible for the maintenance of registration standards as laid down in the Children's Home Regulations and Care Standards 2015 and as regulated by OFSTED

To ensure that services and support are provided in a person-centred way, using person centred approaches.

To contribute to the overall development and modernisation of services, and to ensure compliance with the aims and objectives of "valuing young people".

The care and safety of staff and of service users when they are residing at the unit or otherwise in the charge of unit staff.

The day-to-day management and administration of the home in accordance with statutory regulations and company policies.

The promotion of an environment conducive to a high standard of care in which service users can participate, according to their capacity and wishes.

To be responsible for the recruitment of staff within the Home in conjunction with the Operations Director and Responsible Individual where appropriate

To be responsible for the supervision and appraisals of their staff time in line with regulation.

The Registered Manager will be responsible for liaising with other managers, operations manager and other working colleagues regarding the provision of the service for referred service users.

The Registered Manager will maintain a Statement of Purpose and ensure the home functions in line with the Statement of purpose.

The registered manager shall Contribute to individual staff development by way of their personal development plans, "in house" training programmes, and external training

Implement a shift rota system, ensuring the most effective use of staff to the benefit of smooth running of the establishment.

Promote and maintain a quality service in line with statutory requirements and Local Authority guidelines, and ensure that all staff are familiar with and adhere to these requirements and guidelines.

Create and maintain an environment which has the capacity to respond to the service user's individual needs.

Actively promote and maintain a close working partnership with parents/carers and other significant people in the lives of service users, in order to promote their best interests.

Ensure that staff are familiar with and adhere to care plans as agreed for service users.

Ensure that guidelines for the administration and safe keeping of Medication are made available to all members of staff and that these are adhered to.

Be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day management of the home. Ensure that Health and Safety legislation and Development Guidelines are met within the environment of the home.

Ensure that the Home is maintained in good repair and liaise with appropriate personnel who have responsibility for carrying out such work.

Promote a positive image of the home by creating an environment which, as far as possible, destigmatises institutional care and creates a welcoming environment.

responsible for maintaining the homes budget and ensuring that budget boundaries are kept to; be aware of, and adhere to, relevant Financial Regulations; and ensure that financial records are kept, are up to date, and are available for inspection by authorised personnel.

Be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a suitable record keeping system which will be available for inspection as necessary by authorised personnel. Be responsible for the maintenance of such statutory records as may be legislatively required, e.g. accident book, fire equipment test log, etc

Other tasks

To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.

To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.

To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the post and/or as detailed in the Directorate's Health and Safety Policy.

To provide suitable on-call arrangements on occasions when there are no managers on the premises.

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Pension Scheme On-site parking
Supplemental pay types:

Performance bonus
Education:

NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent) to enable to register with Ofsted as a Registered Children's Home Manager
Experience:

Children's residential: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
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 Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person