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SalaryMy Client is looking for a Children's registered Manager to run a small Home with Young People with EBD
Main Purpose of Job Managing the Home, including the day-to-day running of the establishment. The Manager will be required to promote good moral and team spirit amongst the staff team and good relationships with the local community.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide a safe and secure home that provides the children and young people with a high standard of specialised care.
To be conversant with the homes statement purpose and function and to provide a level of care and service that meets the aims contained in that document.
To manage the home in an efficient manner with the available resources, ensuring these are used to the best effect for the age of the children and the running and maintenance of the home and the equipment therein.
To liaise directly with the Operational Director regarding all referrals and admissions of children in line with the policies and procedures.
Through good supervision and line management support the Manager will ensure that all staff are kept fully aware of policy and practice pertinent procedures.
Take appropriate action to ensure there is sufficient staff on duty by managing rotas in a way that supports the needs of the young people and supports staff to maintain the efficient safe running of the home.
Clearly communicate such information as is required to enable the staff team to effectively carry out their duties.
Create and develop a ‘key work’ system that supports good care planning and promotes the highest care for young people taking into account their individual wants and needs.
Promoting and supporting clear links with all relevant agencies.
Contribute to all reports and liaison with external agencies and relevant care professionals. Oversight of written reports i.e. court reports, end of placement, risk assessments, schedule 33 responses, inspection feedback, appraisals of staff etc.
Attendance at relevant meetings as required.
Always comply with the company's Standard Operating Procedures, Staff Handbook and Policy documents.
Establish and maintain an effective administration system.
Through dynamic interaction with young people and staff the Manager will be expected to engage fully in the life of the home. This may be external to the rota. The Manager is required to engage in activated that nay take place outside of duty hours i.e. attend review, on call duties (with support of the management team).
Always represent he company in a professional manner through appropriate conduct, behaviour and dress code.
Support the development need of the staff team by the use of an appropriate supervision model supervision model that requires
To ensure excellent safeguarding practices underpin every decision made.
To act as a key worker to specific children and young people.
To promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the home.
Working in line with children and young people's care and placement plans.
Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people in areas of staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and achieving economic wellbeing.
Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting yourself in a highly professional manner.
Work in partnership with other agencies to the benefit of the young people.
Participate in, and complete reports for, statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people.
Undertake relevant training programmes as required
Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.
Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people.
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children and families.
Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required
Work in partnership with colleagues and other professionals to meet the social, emotional, educational, health and mental health needs of young people.
Awareness and responsibility for the health and safety of the home, young people, colleagues and yourself. ● Supporting young people with project and group work.
You must co-operate with the Company in complying with the Health and Safety requirements and are therefore expected to follow Company policies, to acquaint yourself with the Fire, Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work and report any unsafe practices and conditions.
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. It is the responsibility of the post holder to comply with Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities requirements at all times.
Other Requirements:
Full Driving Licence
General Statement
The above duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks that may be required by the postholder. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.
Equal Opportunities:
My Client supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply at all times to the Companies EO Policy and Guide to Equality document.
