Registered Manager

Post Title: Registered Manager

Hours: 40 hours per week with flexibility to support staff on evenings, weekends and bank holidays and 14 on-calls pro-rata as per the rota pattern.

Reports to: Responsible Individual/Director

Supervisory responsibilities: Unit Staff and overseeing children’s welfare and wellbeing.

We are looking for an experienced and qualified individual to manage and develop one of our children’s care homes located within the Peterborough area.

Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Our benefits include:

· Overtime paid at enhanced rate

· Refer a friend bonus

· Ofsted Inspection Bonus

· Length of Service Bonus

· 224 hours’ holiday entitlement (28 days)

· Enrolment onto company Pension Scheme

· Continued support and opportunity for personal development

· Full free online training provided to support and aid your development

· Regular supervision sessions

· Supportive, team orientated environment

· Employee Assistance Programme for advice and support

Main Purpose of Job:

To ensure the effective and efficient management of the home.
To work within and ensure effective delivery of the Main Responsibilities and Duties identified within the role of Registered Manager.
Ensure that all staff understand and are fully aware of the daily routines of the home.
Ensure that all staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities in relation to Children’s Regulations.
Ensure that all staff are made aware of the variety of intervention strategies to work with children and young people in our care.
Ensure that the standards expected in the delivery of care are upheld and the standard of the Company is maintained.
Working alongside the Responsible Individual, to ensure smooth running of the home and ensure it adheres to current legislation.
Creating, reviewing and maintaining care and behaviour management plans.
Participating in health and safety and risk assessments audits ensuring all are kept up to date.
Ensuring all staff members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and maintain effective communications with the Registered Manager.
To contribute to all aspects of the physical and emotional care of the children to promote their welfare whilst working in partnership with their family and other professionals.
To take total responsibility for the home as required by the Responsible Individual.
To provide experience and expertise in working with children and families referred to the home and to assist the Responsible Individual in the management and development of a staff team.
Ensure that children’s reviews and meetings are delivered within the required time scales.
Chair, or participate in meetings and reviews, as and when required.
Take the lead in ensuring an open culture is created, one in which children can complain and that they are listened to.
Work within the code of confidentiality and ensure that records in the home are stored in a manner which is compliant with regulations and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
Undertake and participate in any training programmes which are relevant to their employment.
To arrange cover or provide cover for the team where necessary.
Where required act as a nominated officer for a variety of certification purposes, e.g. Fire, First Aid, Health and Safety, Training.
Ensure that all administrative requirements of the home are maintained in such a way that they are compliant with good childcare practice, homes procedures, Company Policies and Children's Regulations.

The successful candidate:

We are looking for someone who is committed and supportive, that can give our children the tools and confidence to allow them to achieve amazing outcomes. We are passionate about promoting and encouraging independence and life skills for our young people, ensuring that their safety and well-being underpins every decision we make. So, if you have…

· 24 months’ experience supervising or managing a residential children’s setting

·Experience of managing a team and staff rotas

·Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (Essential)

-Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care and children and young people services (Preferred) or are willing to work towards it

·A full, clean, UK driving license (essential)

-Over 21 years of age

·Direct knowledge of working with behavioural and emotional difficulties and challenging behaviour

-Knowledge and understanding of The Children’s Homes Regulations and OFSTED Inspections

·Resilience and passion, even through challenging times

If you want to join us, there has never been a better time. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we would love to hear from you!

Please note you will be subject to the enhanced DBS check if successful at interview stage before we can proceed with your application.

The post holder may be reasonably expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Work Remotely

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Flexitime
On-site parking
Referral programme

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

How many years of child care management experience do you have?

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Semi-Independent House Limited

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