A new children's service provider in South Croydon is seeking an experienced Home Manager to over see a 5 bed property catering for children with emotional, behavioral needs.
This newly established provider is a well invested organisation, providing child centered care packages for children that instill purpose, self worth and the confidence to seek out positive outcomes in later life. .
The provider is seeking someone with a passion for excellence. A forward thinker you will have experience of reviewing referrals and successfully managing Ofsted residential children's services.
Operational Responsibilities
- Supporting the directors and Responsible Individual to achieve registration with OFSTED.
- Manage the Home and ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, procedures, policies and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
- Achieve a quality service; aiming to achieve a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating.
- Managing and supporting the homes staff team, providing supervision on a regular basis, assessing staff performance and providing some training.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Safeguarding Legislation and Procedures the Children Act, other relevant legislation and guidance and company policy and procedure.
- To ensure recommendations or requirements from inspection reports and Regulation 44 reports are addressed and resolved within designated timescales
- Provide written reports for reviews, case conferences and other meetings requested by Senior Staff. Ensure that relevant actions identified at such meetings are implemented.
Recruitment and leadership
- To provide effective leadership and management of the residential home
- Recruit, induct and train new staff Safeguarding
- Manage and safeguard the children and young people and promote their wellbeing
- Ensure that the highest possible standards of physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural care are maintained within the home at all times.
- Create a culture and ethos where the complex needs of each young person are met.
- To ensure the promotion of education, physical health and emotional well-being of the young people.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
- At least 1 year in a role supervising and managing staff within a children's residential setting or similar setting.
- NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young Peoples work force - Essential.
- LEVEL 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or working towards.
- Recent experience working either as a Registered Manager or as a Children’s Home Deputy Manager.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Meditemp is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client in relation to this vacancy.