We are looking for a Registered Manager to set up a new unit for 11-17 year olds who has experience of managing a Short Breaks Unit - details are:
Job Purpose: • Efficient and Effective Management: To manage the home efficiently and effectively, creating a safe and task-focused environment for the children and young people in care that meets the Ofsted minimum standard. • Ofsted Registration and Legal Responsibility: To register and maintain registration with Ofsted as a children and young peoples home manager and be legally responsible for the day-to-day management of a registered childrens home. • High-Quality Care and Support: To lead residential support staff in providing high-quality care, family support, and services for children in alignment with the homes Statement of Purpose, Resident’s Guide, Locality Assessment, Risk Assessment, and other home documents. • Safeguarding and Consistency: To oversee actions for safeguarding children and ensure consistency in practice and decision-making across residential care provision, including participating in an out-of-hours duty system. • Development and Implementation: To play a lead role in the ongoing development and implementation of the directorates vision, culture, and business planning, particularly in support of families and care placements. • Engagement and Relationship Building: To effectively engage with young people, their families and Children and Young People Services in the development, delivery, and ongoing monitoring of care and support packages. • Legal Framework Knowledge: To have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the legal framework governing the operation of a registered childrens home at local and national level, including being compliant with Regulation 28. • Partnerships and Financial Management: To engage employees, develop partnerships, manage the financial budget, and maintain effective relations to enhance services provided to children and their families.
For more information, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums.