Job Description

The Registered Children's Manager is responsible for overseeing the care and wellbeing of children within a residential setting, ensuring that all care plans are effectively implemented and maintained. This role requires strong leadership skills to manage a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of care are met in accordance with regulatory requirements. This is an opportunity for an experienced Team Leader / Deputy Manager to join a growing family run company. You will work closely with an experienced Service Manager initially, before progressing on the path the being RM and running home.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential and all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent.

As a

Trainee Registered Manager

your main responsibilities will include:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team. Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children. Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs. Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction. Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members. Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.

Benefits

A competitive salary, with Bonus structure in place once RM A committed senior management team Workplace pension scheme Ofsted Bonus / Christmas Party DBS Check funded Refer-a-friend award Long service awards On-going career development through training and qualifications Career progression available through being a growing company

Duties

Develop and implement individual care plans tailored to the needs of each child. Supervise and lead a team of care staff, providing guidance and support to ensure quality care is delivered. Conduct regular assessments of children's health and wellbeing, adjusting care plans as necessary. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards within the residential setting. Manage medication administration processes, ensuring safety and accuracy. Maintain clear communication with families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders regarding children's progress and needs. Foster a supportive environment that promotes the emotional and physical development of children in care.

Experience

Proven experience in a managerial role within a nursing home or senior care environment is essential. Familiarity with dementia care practices and principles is highly desirable. Strong background in developing and managing care plans effectively. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff while promoting teamwork and collaboration. Relevant nursing qualifications are preferred, alongside experience in medication administration. Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team towards achieving high standards of care.
You must hold relevant professional qualifications (ideally level 5), manual driving license and enhanced DBS will be required.

Excellent salary and bonus package available and is negotiable depending upon experience.

Oaktree Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Oaktree Childcare is committed to attracting and recruiting the people who are best suited to meet the requirements of our vacancies without regard to race, ethnic origins, colour, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, gender or marital status.d possess a thorough understanding of dementia care and medication administration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount
Work Location: In person