Registered Manager

 

Main characteristics

Location

Taunton, Somerset

Company

Liquid Personnel

Salary

£39500/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Social Care / Nursing

Job summary

Job Title:Registered ManagerResponsible to:Responsible IndividualPlus One specialises in providing residential care for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties who can present challenging behaviour.Job purpose:You will have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the home and are accountable for delivery of a high-quality provision, incorporating care,welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in your care. Supporting, leading and managing a team of staff who will provide protection and support the children with their physical, psychological, emotional and social development.

Duties and responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to in accordance with
policy and procedures.

Responsible for ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained within the home, liaising
with other managers and HR, and assist in interviewing new staff

Ensuring you and your staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and ethos of
the home.

Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person
centred care working towards the best outcomes of each young person

Manage, supervise and mentor staff and conduct and record regular supervisions and
appraisals

Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement and adhere to and provide guidance to other
staff on Childrens Home (England) Regulations 2015 and any subsequent changes to
legislation

Demonstrate a working knowledge of Ofsted Inspection guidelines, promptly implementing
any recommendations following an inspection. Timely notification of any significant events of
changes within the home, including completion of Regulation 45 Reports within the given
timeframe.

To ensure you and your staff team implement and adhere to Plus Ones Safeguarding Policy
and Local Authority Safeguarding procedures

Working cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professional (Social

Workers, Police, Education and Health) to contribute and monitor the multidisciplinary
assessment of childrens needs, supporting children to reach their full potential as outlined in
their care plans and in accordance with Plus Ones policies and procedures, Local Authority

Instructions and relevant legislation

Ensure Local Authority Social Worker and Plus Ones Designated Safeguarding Lead are
notified of all significant events, important changes and physical interventions within 24
hours

Ensure young people receive care which best meets their individual social, racial,
psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity and health care needs according to the

Statement of Purpose and Plus Ones policies and procedures

Ensure children facing particular crisis and stresses are offered appropriate additional support
in a timely manner

Organising the availability and development of staff within the home and wider Plus One
homes, ensuring rotas are covered to meet regulations

Ensure the home is fit for purpose by ensuring Fire and Health and Safety Regulations are
met, Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 Reports action points are addressed promptly.

Appropriate records are kept and fire drill procedures are adhered to in accordance with Plus

Ones policies and procedure

Managing performance and development of your staff team by using regular supervision and
annual appraisal processes to promote a culture of self-awareness and understanding.

Mentor new starters during their probation period, inducting new staff into the home.

Working in partnership with HR to address and manage any issues of poor performance or
misconduct

Participate effectively in the out of hours duty system

Attendance at weekly Manager and monthly house meetings and implement any actions
agreed

Complete appropriate training including the level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management
within the required timeframes, ensuring an up to date training record is maintained

Representation to Local Authorities and panels, meetings and Strategy groups

Constantly striving to improve standards of care for the young people we support

To control costs efficiently and effectively within the agreed budget

Create an environment that promotes the dignity and respect of all, in which individual
differences and contributions are recognised and valued in accordance with Plus Ones
policies and procedure

Undertaking other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check