1. To support the Registered Manager in ensuring compliance with the company Policy and
Procedures and meeting all OFSTED regulations.
2. To deputise/ act up for the Registered Manager in their absence
3. To safeguard and promote the welfare and development of the young people
4. To ensure that the young people’s needs are recognised and met where possible. This includes ensuring that they are free from discrimination within the home and to challenge discrimination from outside of the home.
5. To ensure that the home meets the individual needs of the young person.
6. To ensure that the home provides an environment that is safe and sensitive to the needs of the young person being looked after.
7. To support the manager and team to ensure that the admission of the young person to the home is welcoming and reflects the expectations of the care plan.
8. To support the manager and the team to ensure that the young person’s stay complies with the ethos of the company and the care plan.
9. To support the manager and the team to ensure that when the young person comes to leave the home, this is done sensitively and within the company’s policy and procedures.
10. To ensure that the young person are supported in stressful situations or crises.
11. To work with the manager and team towards the most positive outcomes for the young person.
12. To be instrumental in overseeing the development, monitoring and implementation of the individual young person's care plans and case files.
13. To support the manager in ensuring care plans are regularly reviewed by key workers.
14. To develop and maintain good working relationships with parents, social workers, schools and other professionals involved with the welfare of the young people.
15. To ensure the specific needs of the young person are met i.e. religious observance, cultural needs, dietary requirements and any medical conditions and their treatment
16. To ensure that the young person is supported in learning to take responsibility for their actions within their understanding and according to age and ability.
17. To ensure that they are informed of their rights and responsibilities enabling them to have their wishes and feelings heard.
18. To plan, manage and lead shifts ensuring children are kept safe and engaged throughout the day.
19. To ensure the Placement Plan for each child is followed and adhered to at all times.
20. To ensure education is maintained
21. To ensure that staff supervision is conducted within relevant timescales
22. To ensure that the home is suitably staffed by organising and implementing the weekly rota.
23. To report immediately to the Registered Manager any issues regarding Child Protection matters.
24. To ensure that all staff are familiar with Policies and Guidance Notes with regard to the care of children, as well as subsequent guidance, including the Children's Homes Regulations 2025, Working Togther 2026, and related legislation
Work Location: In person
