Registered Manager Childrens

Cityworx are recruiting for a Registered Manager for two homes based in Wiltshire, both homes are large with great outdoor spaces and access to the local community they are designed to aaccommodate four young people between the ages 7 & 17 years old. The homes are designed for children with [EBD] Emotional Behavioral Difficulties as they have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences, our clients fundamental role is to support the children through therapeutic parenting techniques to secure them better life outcomes. The aim to bring children back home to their local area. Both are large homes with great outdoor space and access to the local community and amenities.

As the Registered Manager you must have within the last 5 years worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children in particular EBD worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role and by the relevant date,

Attained the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

We also offer an excellent relocation packaged of up to £8k applicable for over 2 hours journey time,

£7,500 joining bonus*

To ensure that the Home meets the standards and expectations of its Statement of Purpose. To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and to ensure that the quality of care provided is consistent with the Children Homes Regulations and the Quality Standards. To establish and maintain a competent, motivated and confident staff team and to offer leadership, managerial direction, guidance and support to staff at all levels. To ensure that the Home’s policies and procedures are adhered to and that resources are managed effectively. To develop systems for the efficient administration of the Home and to ensure that the fabric of the Home, equipment, appliances and grounds are maintained to the highest order in accordance with Health and Safety requirements. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To liaise with Local Authorities, School, Health and other professionals to achieve best outcomes for young people. To actively promote the Home’s equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice policies.

To fulfil the role of the Registered Manager as defined within the Care Standards Act, this may include travel within the UK.

To deliver on the content of the Certificate of Registration and the Statement of Purpose for the establishment.

To protect children and young people from risks to their health, welfare, and normal development, both inside and outside the home.

To ensure that the environment is managed in line with all Health and Safety requirements and that this is reflected in monitoring, reporting, and recording functions.

To ensure the home environment is appropriate and sensitive to the needs of the children and young people being looked after and is compliant with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards for Children’s Homes.

To use the residential experience as a means of support and social learning for children and young people.

To actively promote the involvement of all children and counter the isolation of individuals by others.

To ensure key stages in the stay of children and young people such as admission and discharge are properly managed, and reflect decisions recorded in care plans.

To ensure that children facing particular crises and stresses are offered appropriate additional support, and to ensure that staff are supported in dealing with the most complex cases.

To participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of individual children’s care plans.

To develop and maintain good working relationships with parents and other family members; social workers; school staff; and other professionals with a concern for the children’s needs such as general practitioners or psychologists.

To ensure that specific needs are met, such as dietary requirements, religious observance, and culturally significant activities.

To encourage and support children and young people to take responsibility for their own lives commensurate with their age and ability.

To ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations (2013) and the Quality Standards.

To ensure children and young people realize their full potential in line with the Quality Standards.

Ensuring that each young person has a plan which reflects his/her care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs and that this plan is regularly reviewed.

Allocating a Key Worker for each young person with the principal responsibility of implementing the childcare plan.

Establishing and monitoring high-quality standards of care in line with Quality Standards and the Home’s Statement of Purpose and developing quality assurance measures to ensure these standards are maintained.

Developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive.

Taking responsibility for progressing any complaints or child protection concerns.

Working in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.

Attending and contributing to childcare planning and review meetings as appropriate.

Managing People

To provide leadership, guidance, and management to the other staff.

To be responsible for the deployment and control of staff on a day-to-day basis, including reporting of issues of performance to line management.

To be involved in the recruitment, monitoring, training, retention, and mentoring as necessary.

To ensure all staff appraisals are carried out during September – October annually.

To be involved in the dispute resolution procedures including disciplinary, capability, grievance, and appeal procedures.

To ensure that all staff receive regular supervision.

To ensure that there is a training plan for the home, including induction and ongoing training compliant with the Care Standards Act.

To ensure that all staff are appraised annually.

To maintain good communication systems, including handovers, logbooks, regular supervision, and staff meetings.

To supervise and appraise staff, directly accountable to the post holder.

To show concern for staff welfare, offering support at times of stress and illness, and praising work where appropriate.

Monitoring performance, including sickness absences, implementing Company policies and procedures as appropriate.

To create a positive and supportive culture within the staff team.

To promote professional qualifications and development.

Developing a management style which balances the need to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer staff the opportunity to contribute to decision making.

Ensuring that all new staff receive a proper induction to the Home in line with company policy.

Establishing a programme of senior staff and team meetings to facilitate communication and provide opportunities for consultation and staff development.

Attending to issues of staff motivation and morale.

Addressing issues in relation to the conduct and competence of staff.

Ensuring adherence to company policy in relation to probationary periods.

Promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities.

Managing Finance

To monitor ongoing expenditure, and to report to your line manager through supervision.

To ensure that staff operate the petty cash system within the required guidelines.

Managing Resources

To maintain a safe environment, complying with health and safety and other legal requirements.

To maintain the fabric of the building, its grounds and equipment in good order, encourage staff and children to care for their surroundings and make best use of the available resources.

To manage physical, financial and human resources effectively.

To use community resources where appropriate.

To ensure adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home

To ensure that budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored.

To ensure that company vehicles are clean and regularly maintained

Monitoring closely the fabric of the building (including fixtures, amenities and grounds) and taking remedial action where necessary.

Developing in consultation with young people and staff routines in relation to all aspects of child care.

Clarifying expectations in relation to maintaining the Home in a clean and orderly condition.

Creating rotas which fit best with children’s needs and which allow proper handovers

between shifts.

Ensuring that there are appropriate and adequate reporting and recording system in place to comply with Quality Standards.

Attending to all administration issues in relation to the Home and the provision of weekly management information reports for HQ