Registered Manager Children's Home Social Care - Children and Young Persons (Registered Manager)

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.
  
  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.