Job Description

Registered Manager

Telford

50,000 - 60,000

We are looking for a Registered Manager who can lead a team and to create positive memories and experiences for our children that last a lifetime, where they feel cared for, safe and secure.

If you want to lead and manage a small, dedicated team who work hard to meet the challenges of working with children up to 17 years with a wide range of emotional needs, then we have the role for you.

What will I be doing as a Registered Manager?

You'll lead and manage the team in the everyday running of residential care to achieve the best outcomes and provide a safe and secure environment for all, whilst adhering to Ofsted standards. Your accountabilities will include:

Ensure the home is fully resourced, with the right level of capability to operate safely and compliantly at all times through making sure the team is appropriately trained, skilled and qualified to conduct activities and provide the appropriate level of care

Engage and involve the team in the creation and implementation of the homes statement of purpose

Identify, develop and maintain value adding external/partner/stakeholder relationships through effective communication and promotion of services provided

Maintain the highest levels of health, wellbeing and safeguarding of children in your care, to enable them to fulfil their potential through structured education, care and wellbeing solutions relevant to their needs

Lead the performance and outcomes of the home, evaluating and analysing Reg 44 trends and patterns to drive continuous improvement, making sure that all relevant legislations are adhered to

Own and ensure delivery of fully compliant and accurate records and administration in line with regulatory requirements and standards

Provide on call and shift support to ensure all care provisions are fully met

We recognise that this position holds a lot of responsibility and accountability, however you'll also have the opportunity to get involved in all the little things that, whilst may go unnoticed by the children, make a massive difference to their overall quality of life. Things like:

Making sure they're up on time for school, have a good breakfast inside them in order to engage in the education system positively

Helping them work through their homework (there's always google!)

Encouraging them to get involved in activities or to just relax and feel at home as part of developing their physical and mental health and wellbeing

Provide life skills and development activities that builds independence and confidence

Making sure the house is kept clean and tidy so that everyone takes pride in the home

What would be expected from me as a Registered Manager?

Have an NVQ Level 3 in Children's and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent

Either have, or be working towards, the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Strong working knowledge of the Children's Homes regulations, health, and safety legislation, COSHH, and other relevant legislation

Experience of working with and managing challenging behaviour including attachment and trauma

Experience of managing relationships at multiple levels and with local authorities

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Flexible and adaptable, with a proven track record of working and managing conflicting priorities and challenges

Ability to work across and support the management of a 24/7 operation

To hold a full UK manual driving license

To be kind and caring with a good sense of humour with the ability to develop relationships with our children

Right to live and work in the UK

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Registered Manager Required