Registered Manager - Children and Young People
South Wales
Up to £45,514.00
Brook Street Social Care are looking for a Registered Children's Manager that will oversee the day to day running of a 4 bed children's home in South Wales. As a registered manager you will be accountable for the overall management of the home and ensure delivery of effective, safe child-centred services to young people.
Duties:
Ensure the home maintains its registration with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales by regularly reviewing and updating relevant systems and practices.
Foster a culture of performance management and continuous improvement to enhance service delivery for young people in mid to long-term placements.
Take ownership of personal and professional development, engaging constructively in supervision and staying informed of current legislation, research, and best practices.
Support the ongoing development of team members through skills enhancement, knowledge-sharing, and appropriate training initiatives.
Oversee staff supervision, induction, and appraisal processes, ensuring alignment with care standards and regulatory requirements.
Ensure staffing levels are adequate to meet both the needs of the young people and regulatory standards.
Ensure all staff are familiar with, and adhere to, the company's policies and procedures.
Manage the home's financial operations and maintain robust day-to-day financial systems.
Ensure the implementation and monitoring of health and safety systems to comply with legal requirements and create a safe environment for young people and staff.
Facilitate access to a diverse range of internal and community-based activities that promote independence, self-esteem, and personal development.
Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided to ensure it aligns with individual placement plans and the broader objectives of the service.
Promote meaningful consultation with young people and their families/carers, ensuring their views inform practice, policy development, and service standards.
Contribute to the development of corporate policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the services
Ensure the availability of appropriate out-of-hours support, including participation in the emergency on-call rota.
Qualifications & Experience
QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Children and Young People's Residential Management) Wales or NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care - Children and Young People and NVQ Level 4 in Management
Care Council for Wales and CSSIW registration as a registered manager
5 Years experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting, within the last 10 years, with 2 of those years at a supervisory level.
Core Competencies & Skills
Creates and maintains a culture of continuous improvement for the young people, local authorities and the Company.
Adapts the provision of services to meet actual and anticipated needs
Sets targets in line with the Company's overall objectives and drives progress towards them.
Embraces the accountability associated with the role as a senior professional/supervisor.
Demonstrates assured interactions within a wide range of relationships and contexts.
Is prepared to challenge and be challenged.
Establishes clear lines of communication in all directions and communicates effectively with a broad range of people.
Ensures safe working practices are understood and adhered to, and promotes a culture of risk awareness.
Reviews existing circumstances and identifies better ways of working.
Generates ideas, thinks imaginatively to create improvements.
Provides clear direction and goals for the team
Creates a culture of positive personal accountability for results
Is prepared to take action and be accountable
Recognises and manages the implications of own decisions
Benefits to you:
Career Progression
Fully paid induction and training
28 days of paid annual leave
Up to 5 extra days for long service
Employee referral bonus scheme
Funded opportunities to gain further nationally recognised qualifications
Company pension scheme
All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
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