Medsolve are proud to be partnering with an amazing
organisation who are looking for dedicated Children’s Home Registered Manger to
join them at their home in Bishop Auckland
This is a Permanent role, and they offer
a starting salary of £50,000.
Please note we do NOT offer
sponsorship.
Look below at the many benefits on offer for the Children’s
Home Registered Manger:
· 35 days annual holiday including bank holidays
· Generous bonus
· Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance
· Lap top and phone provided
· Staff Wellbeing programme
· Some remote working availability
Main Purpose of Job of the Children’s Home Registered Manger is:
· Responsible
for the management, co-ordination, and development of a range of quality
therapeutic services for young people.
· Ensure the
Home exceeds all standards as stated in the Children’s Home Regulations 2015
and all other legislation.
· To provide
effective, empathetic, and dynamic leadership.
· To promote
team development and effective team working.
· To take the
lead in reflective practise.
· To ensure
that the Statement of Purpose and all statutory and relevant paperwork is
reflective of our therapeutic practise outlining how we will meet the needs of
the young people within our care.
· To
coordinate and organise an efficient staff rota and to ensure that sufficient
back up resources are available in emergency/out of hours situations including
participation in an out of hours ‘On-Call’ rota when necessary.
· To ensure
that all team members have meaningful supervision and be confident in their
ability to encourage team members to think about how therapeutic approaches can
be applied in their practical and paperwork.
· To be
responsible for quality inductions for their staff team, to devote time and
effort to each new staff member ensuring they feel effective and confident in
their roles.
· To actively
participate in recruitment, grievance, disciplinary, wellness and other
staffing matters with support from the operations team.
· To ensure
that all Health and Safety Regulations are followed in accordance with policies,
procedures and practices.
· To ensure
that all finance budgets, control, administration and records comply with procedures.
We are looking for a Children’s Home Registered Manger the following
skills and attributes:
- MUST
have experience in Residential Children’s Social Care with a minimum of
two years’ experience, ideally as a deputy or senior member of staff.
- An
understanding of Trauma Informed Care and therapeutic background. A
working knowledge of PACE and effective understanding of what a
therapeutic placement looks like for children is advantageous or a
willingness to learn.
- Strong
leadership and effective communication skills.
- Hold
a Level 3 NVQ diploma in Residential Childcare/Health and Social Care
Children’s Workforce (Or equivalent) OR have a NVQ Level 5 in Residential
Childcare or equivalent or be willing to work towards this qualification
within two years.
- MUST
have at least one years’ experience in a management and supervisory role.
- Be
able and willing to pass an Ofsted Fit Person Interview.
- UK
Driving License
- Confidence
and Understanding of The Children’s Home Regulations and all legislation
associated with the running of a registered Children’s Home.
- Confidence
when dealing with people, the ability to challenge, guide and mentor.
- A
clear DBS and positive references from all companies where you have worked
with children or vulnerable adults.
- The
ability and strength of character to deal with challenging situations.
