Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a Quality and Development Manager to work for one of our Children’s Residential homes based in Burton upon Trent.
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Quality and Development Manager Practitioner to support children and young people in a residential care setting. Your role will focus on creating positive experiences, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Duties of a Quality and Development Manager will include:
* Ensuring all homes are fully compliant with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards including undertaking audits and ensuring Ofsted ready.
* Supporting with the daily operations of the home, ensuring consistently high-quality care and positive outcomes for young people
* Supporting with and working alongside the managers with Recruiting, supervising, and developing a high-performing, motivated care teams alongside the manager.
* Support homes in the absence of the manager
* Assisting with the creation of therapeutic, supportive, loving and nurturing home environments for all young people
* Supporting with Managing rotas, budgets, and all regulatory requirements efficiently.
* Supporting and taking the lead where needed around safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children in the home as well as employees
* Building excellent working relationships with local authorities, schools, health services, and other key stakeholders
* Driving continuous improvement and development for employees including training.
* Working alongside therapeutic professionals to ensure right development and input is within each home.
* Driving quality and continuous improvement in all areas of the organisation
* Support or lead with any HR matters including investigations and performance management
* Respond flexibly to the needs of the homes including working varied shifts or sleep ins if required.
* Contribute to care planning, risk assessment and safeguarding procedures.
* Support with on call duties
In order to be considered for the role of Quality and Development Manager:
* Recent experience working within a Children Residential Service
* A “Good” or “Outstanding” grade within your recent OFSTED Inspections
* Exceptional management & leadership skills and a passion for providing high-quality care
* Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce) - or equivalent
* Diploma Level 5 Leadership and Management - or equivalent
Hours of Work: 40 hour contract of 8 hour days over a 7 day period with a mixture of working hours