Registered Children's Home Manager
Location: Sevenoaks
Salary: £60,000
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the role
Benecare aims to provide services that are user-friendly and sensitive to the individual needs of our residents, local authorities, and the community. All staff are responsible for working towards this ethos of service, quality, equality, and partnership, which involves close cooperation with colleagues and joint work with service users.
The aim of the role is:
* To shape and deliver residential services and manage the team accordingly.
* To support children aged 8 to 18 with complex behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties, focusing on their individual needs.
* To provide high-quality care services that support residents' wellbeing and advocate for their needs.
* To lead and motivate staff effectively.
Duties and responsibilities
* Manage referrals to maintain full occupancy.
* Develop and implement a plan to ensure high-quality, clinically informed practice.
* Ensure clinical practices and medication processes comply with legislation.
* Maintain safe working practices in accordance with Health and Safety at Work legislation.
* Assess and regularly review risks and needs of children and young people.
* Provide support and transition services aligned with service specifications and placement plans.
* Uphold professional ethics and behaviour among staff.
* Coordinate service provision, offering support, advice, and coaching to staff.
* Maintain a safe and clean environment, ensuring prompt repairs and maintenance.
* liaise with regulatory organisations regarding home management.
* Adhere to financial and administrative procedures within set budgets.
* Safeguard children and young people through effective management strategies and collaboration with external agencies.
* Support staff to achieve high standards of care and assist in staff management, appraisal, supervision, and support.
What you will need to succeed
* Essential qualifications include a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Children & Young People's Services, or equivalent, or willingness to undertake training within 6 months.
* At least two years of relevant residential care experience in the last five years.
* At least one year of supervising and managing professional staff.
* Strong knowledge of Children Homes regulation, including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted, and related legislation and policies.
Equal Opportunities
Benecare is committed to equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. All employees are expected to understand and promote these policies.
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