Children's Home Registered Manager (4 bed home) – Doncaster
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Location: Doncaster
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Specific Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary: Up to £55,800 (includes Ofsted and Occupancy bonuses)
Accountable to: The Responsible individuals and Operational Directors
At Dove Adolescent Services we support young people within our care to develop emotional resilience to achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. The underpinning ethos within our homes is of fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others, to support them within their future transitions into adulthood.
We are currently seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager to join our services in Doncaster, looking after our brand new 4 bed home.
Main Purpose of Job
The Registered Manager holds accountability and overall responsibility for the day to day management of the home to ensure we deliver a high quality level of care, ensure the home actively promotes the rights of young people as individuals and provides them with quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.
To lead a team of care workers, in conjunction with relevant legislation and guidance to ensure that good outcomes are achieved for young people within the home to meet their physical, psychological, emotional & social development. To contribute to the overall ethos, values and aims of the organisation.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* The development and delivery of high-quality care in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, including Ofsted SCCIF and organisational policies, with an equal opportunities approach and safeguarding responsibilities.
* Adherence to all legislative guidelines in respect of Health & Safety and ensure that all staff have adequate working knowledge and training.
* Maintain appropriate records relating to young people and employees and implement monitoring and evaluation systems within the organisation.
* Provide management information including the collection and return of statistical information as required.
* Develop and promote new techniques and approaches to childcare provision based in the home and be part of the senior team of the organisation, positively promoting its well-being.
* Attend, prepare for and chair various meetings both internally and externally.
* On a rota basis, take on-call responsibilities and, if required, undertake sleep-in shifts to cover shortfalls.
* Write concise and evaluative reports and oversee all written communication to sustain required standards.
* Be responsible for decision making when appropriate.
* Oversight of all admissions and discharges to the home.
* Innovate, lead change and effectively drive a vision aligned with the organisational ethos.
* All Managers are expected to have a relevant Diploma level 5 or equivalent or be prepared to work towards this.
Required Attributes
* Enthusiasm in providing the highest quality care and education
* Experience of managing a team
* Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures
* Familiarity with the needs of vulnerable individuals
* Demonstrate high standards of safe working practice
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, young people and outside agencies
* Ability to maintain emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviour
* Demonstrate respect for appropriate boundaries and authority
* Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
* Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
* Holds a current UK driving licence / has the use of appropriate transport
* Flexible and reliable
* Participate in management forum and contribute to development of work practice, policies and procedures
Benefits
* 25 days per annum plus 8 statutory holidays
* £3000 Bonus - Outstanding Ofsted Report
* Full Occupancy Bonus - £400 a month
* On Call payments - £25 weekday, £35 weekends
* 39 hours full time, sleep in duties required as set out per rota
* Some office days may be required to assist in administrative duties
* Petrol Allowance - Paid when using own car; proof of business insurance must be provided
* Pension - In line with organisational Pension Scheme and government guidance
Dove Adolescent Services Ltd established 1993 provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.
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