Overview
home is in an ideal location which allows young people to live in a quiet and peaceful location whilst still having access to facilities in both Preston and Lancaster via the great transport links locally.
We Offer
* Entry salary up to £50,000 per annum DOE. Welcome bonus £5,000 pending successful fit with the person interview. Annual quality and commercial bonus from £5,000. As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company.
* Comprehensive Induction to set you up for success. Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in‑house Leadership Academy. Courses focus on core behavioural skills to motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders.
* Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: Employee Assistance Service, Wellbeing Programme, Recommend a Friend scheme, Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out, Long Service Awards.
* As a Registered Manager our expectation is that your home will be rated as at least "Good" by Ofsted.
Role Details
* This is a 5 bed Children\'s Home where you will: Develop Comprehensive Care Plans; ensure each young person has a tailored plan addressing their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
* Develop a great team: Work with recruitment to bring in the right people; complete company induction and personal development plans to retain a strong team and familiar faces for the young people.
* Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. Allocate Key Workers to implement care plans.
* Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Home\'s Statement of Purpose.
* Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing complaints or child protection concerns.
* Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote welfare.
* Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate.
* Embrace a safe culture: Ensure children are cared for to the best possible standard.
* Effective Commercial Management: Manage the home aligned to budget expectations.
Essential Requirements and Experience
* Passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people in care.
* Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
* Qualifications: Level 3 in Children\'s Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application; if not, you must be enrolled on Level 5 within 6 months of starting in the post.
* Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
* Skills: Planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
* Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication.
* Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
* Driving License: Full UK required.
Why ROC Northwest?
As part of the CareTech family, you will be part of the most exciting Children\'s care team in the UK, making a difference each day for the young people we support.
Employer & Equal Opportunities
All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services - are fully committed to CareTech\'s goals. CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all required fields.
Job Description
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join us as a Registered Manager in Garstang, Preston and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our specialist services in ROC Northwest. About Us: ROC Northwest Ltd has been operating since 2005 and is an established residential care provider for children in the Lancashire and Greater Manchester area of the North West of the UK. ROC (raising our children) provides loving, nurturing homes for children from the age of eight up to 18 years old. We provide care and support for children with complex needs in traditional family-style homes in community settings. Ashdene is a large detached property. We aim to ensure that our house reflects that of a family home where young people feel safe, relaxed and cared for in a non-institutionalised setting. We care for 5 young people ranging from age 7 up to 18 years old, of either gender, with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.
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