I am actively recruiting a Children's Home Registered Manager on behalf of my client based in Bridgewater ( Somerset) to manage their 4 bed Children's Home. My client were formed in 1999 and have established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner.
This exciting opportunity will suit an experienced Registered Manager who has previously overseen a new service from scratch. Ideally you will have 2 years experience within the last 5 years relevant to the residential care of children.
Main purpose of the role:
As the Registered Manager you will manage a 4 bedded children's home in a rural area and manage a staff team of 9 to ensure high quality of care is delivered to young people providing a positive and enriching living experience.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- To develop and deliver high quality care in accordance with legislation.
- Adhere to all legislative guidelines in respect of Health & Safety.
- To ensure the up keeping of all records relating to the young people.
- To ensure the provision of management information.
- To develop and promote new techniques as appropriate.
- To attend, prepare and chair various meetings both internally & externally.
- Assist with on-call on a rota basis.
- Write concise and evaluative reports.
- To be responsible for decision making where appropriate.
- Have full oversite of all admissions & discharges to and from the home.
- To be involved with all recruitment activities within the home.
- To ensure all staff are adequately inducted.
- Monitor the service budget and all financial transactions.
- To promote the home in a positive way.
Required Attributes:
- Enthusiasm in providing the highest quality care & education.
- You will have an QCF level 5 in Leadership & Management.
- Experience in managing a team.
- Knowledge of the Children's Act 1989 & Care Standards Act 2000.
- Familiarity with the needs of vulnerable individuals.
- Demonstrate high standards of safe working practices.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Flexible & reliable.
If you are a Registered Manager and would like to be considered for this opportunity, hit the apply button today for your application to be considered.