Registered Manager

Registered Manager

Leeds

46,549/year

Start date: ASAP

Job purpose

The Registered Manager's role is to manage the home and staff team, leading the provision of inspirational care tailored to the individual needs of the children and young people. You will deal with staff management issues promptly ensuring that policies and procedures are followed. You will be responsible for the provision of a safe and stimulating environment which provides for assessment, care, control, education and health whilst nurturing emotional and physical wellbeing.

Responsibilities

Foster positive relationships, encouraging strong bonds between children and staff

Work with the wider system of professionals, families and communities of origin

Lead on the recruitment, selection, induction, supervision, training, development and support processes

Deputise for the Service Delivery Manager as required commensurate to the grade

Be an advocate for children and young people and help them understand how their views, wishes and feelings have been considered

Qualifications

You must be educated to degree level plus the NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care, or equivalent qualifications. You will also require the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. We will fund your studies if you do not already hold these diplomas, and you must achieve Level 5 within a reasonable period, normally 2 years after starting work. A social work qualification is an advantage but not essential to appointment.

Experience required

Within last 5 years, at least 2 years' experience in a position relevant to residential care of children and of working for at least one year in a role requiring supervision/management of staff in a care role

Chairing meetings and reviews, care planning and case management

Leading a team, providing staff training, development, and associated performance appraisals

Managing difficult, demanding and challenging children and young people

Knowledge required

In-depth knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and associated quality standards

Good knowledge and experience of law and practice relating to looked after children

In-depth knowledge of adolescent growth and development