Overview
Children's Home Registered Manager (4 bed home)
Location: Nottingham
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Specific Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary: Up to £55,800 (includes Ofsted and Occupancy bonuses)
Accountable to: 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 fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others, to support them within their future transitions into adulthood.
We are seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager to join our services in Nottingham, looking after our brand new 4 bed home.
Main Purpose of Job
The Registered Manager has accountability and overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home to ensure delivery of a high-quality level of care. The role ensures the home actively promotes the rights of young people as individuals and provides quality care in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
To lead a team of care workers, in conjunction with relevant legislation and guidance, to ensure good outcomes for young people in the home across physical, psychological, emotional & social development. To contribute to the overall ethos, values and aims of the organisation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for Service and Practice
* 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 staff have knowledge and training.
* Maintain appropriate records for young people and employees; implement monitoring and evaluation systems.
* Provide management information including collection and return of statistical information as required.
* Develop and promote new techniques and approaches to childcare provision based in the home; be part of the senior team and promote the organisation's well-being.
* Attend, prepare for and chair meetings internally and externally.
* On a rota basis, take on-call responsibilities and undertake sleep-in shifts to cover shortfalls if required.
* Write concise evaluative reports and oversee all written communication to sustain required standards.
* Make decisions when appropriate and oversee all admissions and discharges to the home.
* Innovate change and lead the organisation's vision in line with its 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 of child protection and safeguarding procedures
* Familiarity with the needs of vulnerable individuals
* High standards of safe working practice
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, young people and external agencies
* Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviour
* Respect for appropriate boundaries and authority
* Keep information confidential at all times
* Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
* Current UK driving licence or access to suitable transport
* Flexible and reliable
* Participate in management forum and contribute to development of work practices, policies and procedures
Benefits
* 25 days per annum plus 8 statutory holidays
* £3,000 Bonus - Outstanding Ofsted Report
* Full Occupancy Bonus - £400 a month
* On-call payments - £25 weekday, £35 weekends
* 39 hours full-time, sleep-in duties as per rota
* Some office days to assist in administrative duties
* Petrol allowance – paid when using own car (proof of business insurance required)
* 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 notice.
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