Children's Registered Manager

 

Main characteristics

Location

Lincolnshire

Company

Domus Recruitment

Salary

£40000 - £45000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Social Care / Nursing

Job summary

Domus have an incredibly exciting opportunity for an experienced OFSTED Registered Childrens Home Manager to join one of the nations most reputable providers of childrens health and social care, in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

Ideally, we are looking for an established OFSTED Registered Manager but can certainly consider an experienced service manager keen to step up into a registered role.

As the registered manager of a four bedded childrens home in Spalding, Lincolnshire you will be responsible for leadership and direction to ensure efficient operation of the service, following the relevant legislation, regulations, procedures, and policies of the group. The home will be Ofsted Registered to care for four Children/Young People with Emotional Behavioural Disorder EBD and Learning Disabilities.

This care group is fiercely determined to transform the lives of children who are living with EBD, offering care and support to help nurture their independence and striving to make every day an extraordinary day for the children they support. They are passionate about providing quality and innovative care, considering this as the number one priority in all decisions made. Their ability to achieve the quality of care outlined in their mission statement is what makes this group one of the most reputable in the country.

Key Responsibilities of an OFSTED Registered Manager:
Manage an Ofsted Registered Residential Home and ensure the efficient operation of the service following the relevant legislation, regulations, procedures, policies, and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
Assist and supervise in the continual assessment of the needs of the children and young people and to identify and prepare specific development plans to ensure the most appropriate service provision.
Help with the continual strive for quality care in the childrens home.
Oversee support staff ensuring the home complies with all aspects of the Childrens Act & surpasses National Minimum care standards.
Conduct staff supervision, appraisals, and safer recruitment of staff.
Lead the Home in maintaining a quality led service and ensuring all National Minimums standards and Ofsted inspection framework outcomes are fully compliant.
Promote and actively encourage the delivery of a safe, structured, and nurturing environment, promoting the young persons independence and developing their life skills.
Support staff to achieve the highest standards of care for children and young people.
Co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions of the home and evaluate standards of performance.
Liaise with parents, carers, staff, and other professionals to protect and safeguard the children.
Develop and manage a competent team of staff by showing leadership and guidance.
Key requirements an OFSTED Registered Manager must have:
Candidate must be willing to work towards their QCF Level 5 diploma in Management and leadership in health and social for residential childcare or equivalent. Have competent IT skills and ideally, also holding the Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce qualification or equivalent.
At least one year working in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff.
Experience providing health and social care and support to children with EBD and great knowledge of EBD.
A track record of achieving positive improvements and growth in service delivery and performance.
A track record of developing and using relevant management information/quality systems to ensure high levels of operational performance.
A minimum of 2 years out of the last 5 years of managing and supervising staff in children's social care and working in a residential setting.
Experience managing or assisting in an Ofsted inspection.
Excellent knowledge of child protection procedures.
In depth knowledge of Quality Standards and Childrens Homes regulations.
Experience of leading, engaging, and motivating staff in a challenging organisational environment.
Experience in managing diverse budget lines and achieving financial planning.
A track record of developing and using relevant management information/quality systems to ensure high levels of operational performance.
Full UK Driving Licence (Preferred).
Benefits:
£5,000 Welcome Bonus
KPI Bonus three times per year - 5% of annual salary if service is a Good and budgets are met, 7% of annual salary if service is an Outstanding and budgets are met.

If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Matthew Taylor at Domus Recruitment.
As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you if we successfully secure them a position. We will reward you with £200 if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered, and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month