Overview
Position: Childrens Care Home Manager
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £40k DOE
Role: Temporary until August 31st
Responsibilities
* Managing the residential home on a day to day basis, ensuring it is compliant in meeting all relevant legislative and contractual
* To have experience of working with Ofsted and their requirements
* Ensure the protection and safeguard the wellbeing of the young people
* Interpreting and implementing changes in legislation relating to occupancy
* Supporting children and young people with moderate physical disabilities and additional complex needs
* Identifying resourcing needs and the ongoing selection, training and development of staff
* Building and creating mutual trust and respect with young people in order that they respond and react appropriately to information and advice
* Providing care and support to the children and young people to encompass all physical psychological, emotional, spiritual and social needs of children and young people
* Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care, including medication administration and treatment plans
* Maintain accurate records of resident care and staff performance for auditing purposes
Qualifications / Skills
* Minimum 5 years experience in Children in Social Care
* QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care and Young People’s Residential Management
* BSL
* Strong background in senior care management is highly desirable
* Awareness of multi-sensory and complex needs
* Excellent leadership abilities with prior supervising experience in a healthcare environment
* Knowledge of medication administration protocols and care plan development
* A compassionate approach to caregiving with a commitment to enhancing residents\ quality of life
* A full UK Driving License is preferred to support with school runs and activities
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