Job Description

We are looking for dynamic, ambitious and energetic

Registered

Managers

with experience in managing residential homes for children and young people aged 9 -18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties, learning difficulties, and/or history of mental health problems.

Candidates must be committed to excellence, both in terms of the quality of service delivery and in terms of outcomes for young people.

You will have:

Excellent leadership and management skills Good organisational skills Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills The ability to deliver at least 'good' rating in the home's first Ofsted inspection or maintain an outstanding' rating Passion, drive, resilience, and ambition A good understanding of business and finance
You will need to have a Registered Manager's award, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services or a Level 4 qualification relevant to working with children, as well as in management, and have at least 2 years' experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting within the last 5 years. You will also need at least one year of experience in supervising and managing professional staff.

In return you will be well supported, have an opportunity to develop your career and be rewarded for success.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that the protection and welfare of children/young people is the paramount objective of the home and the staff team.

To have overall responsibility for managing referrals into the service from a variety of sources.

To ensure all children & young people in residence at the home are risk and needs assessed and that these assessments are regularly reviewed and updated.

To ensure that high quality support and transition services are provided to young people, in line with the service specifications/placement plan required by the relevant local authorities.

To safeguard children & young people through sound management strategies, collaborative working with external agencies and emergency services and compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures.

Manage the support staff, volunteers and students within the Jamores Children Residential service.

Oversee and develop effective working relationships with partners and commissioners, ensuring the home is compliant with contracts and is well thought of within the borough.

Facilitate the development of a range of children & young people inclusion opportunities and activities, improving outcomes for children and young people in our care.

Ensures the Home operates in accordance with legislations, standards and guidance e.g. Children's Home Regulations including quality standards 2015, Children Act 1989, The Children's Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Guide to children homes regulation including quality standards etc

To promote the participation of children and young people in the running of the home, including encouraging feedback and views, facilitating residents' meetings, responding positively and professionally to complaints, and passing information to the rest of the staff team and partner agencies where appropriate.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. STAFF MANAGEMENT

1.1 Provide line management, supervision and appraisal to staff under your management.

1.2 Ensure monthly team meetings are held, and staff are informed about the organisation's strategic goals.

1.3 Hold day to day responsibility for deployment and management of staffing

1.4 Ensure that all staff receive appropriate induction, training and development opportunities.

1.5 To participate in the training of staff as required.

1.6 Carry out performance management, including setting targets, monitoring and taking action to address any performance issues.

1.7 Ensure staff are empowered to take responsibility and to work in a way that is imaginative and responsive to the needs of children and young people.

2. SERVICE PROVISION

2.1 Work closely with the Responsible Individual, Directors and other Managers to deliver the service.

2.2 Facilitate and encourage effective client/resident participation, youth involvement activities and opportunities.

2.3 Monitor service provision and effectiveness of service on a regular basis.

2.4 Monitor the Homes' recording & filling system to ensure all clients have an up-to-date Placement Plan and SMART goals.

2.5 Ensure all staff adhere to the Home's policies and procedures

2.6 Develop and maintain positive links with local statutory and independent sector services, ensuring that the organisation is well thought of in the local area and is contract compliance.

2.7 Develop and maintain close links with the local safeguarding children board.

2.8 Promote positive relationships with neighbours and local communities.

2.9 Provide information and data on service provision as and when required.

2.10 Participate in the Jamores Homes' Risk Management out of hours on-call rota.

3. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

3.1 Assist in the preparation of the Home's budget and monitor performance against budget.

3.2 Ensure effective communication and information systems within the home.

3.3 Ensure that all the work carried out by the team meets Health and Safety requirements.

3.4 Make full use of IT for appropriate tasks, including the use of the IT system, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail and the Internet.

4. CLIENT WORK

4.1 Ensure that a comprehensive placement/support plan-based service is provided to clients in line with Jamores Homes' policies, procedures and approach.

4.2 Ensure that where necessary, staff make referrals to specialist agencies, such as primary health care, social inclusion/employment services and mental health services in a timely manner.

4.3 Ensure that staff set up and maintain client's files and ensure that appropriate records are kept of support and care provided to clients.

4.4 Liaise effectively with partner agencies and stakeholders to ensure referrals and assessment issues are dealt with within the time objectives of the Home.

4.5 Develop, with staff and clients, a wide range of activities, work experience and training opportunities designed to provide young people with additional life skills.

5. GENERAL

5.1 Ensure that the Jamores Homes' Equality & Diversity policy is always promoted in the conduct of the Home's business.

5.2 Ensure that the team complies with the Organisation's financial obligations and financial procedures.

5.3 Adhere to Jamores Homes' confidentiality and safeguarding policies.

5.4 Ensure that your own work and that of the team is line with and contributes to the Home's, and organisation corporate plans.

JOB DESCRIPTION / PERSON SPECIFICATION

5.5 Any other duties within the general scope of the post as directed by the Responsible Individual or Directors.

This job description provides an indication of the role and responsibilities of the post but should not be construed as an exclusive list of duties that the post holder may be asked to undertake.

Reference: RMOH/06-25

Locations: Thamesmead/Greenwich

Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours

Salary: 40,000-50,000 depending on experience

Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible, interview could be scheduled before the closing date. Closing date is 30th August 2025.

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking Wellness programmes Childcare Sick pay
COVID-19 precaution(s):

Remote interview process Personal protective equipment provided or required Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place Virtual meetings Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place
Work Remotely

No
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

Providing care Children: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RMOH/06-25