Registered Residential Manager – Job Description
Our Why
‘We believe every child deserves happy and positive childhood memories and
to create a bright future and not be held back from their past life
experiences’.
Our Culture and Values
Trust and Challenge
We are building a culture where we trust each other, take planned risks in the
name of progression and learning. We know we will fall, push boundaries and
make mistakes, but we are the safety net for each other and will support each
other to reflect and learn. We don’t put a ceiling or limit on our children, young
people or staff’s potential. Our young people set out their parameters for their
future and we wholeheartedly support them.
Professional Courage
We are building a culture where we feel comfortable to challenge each other,
not allow things to fester, have the difficult conversations, encourage healthy
challenging regardless of title or position. There will be no barriers to honesty,
openness and transparency. We will actively work together to foster a healthy
culture free from toxicity, rumours and splitting behaviours.
Integrity
We are building a culture where we say what we mean and mean what we say.
We keep our promises, are credible, reliable and use our initiative.
Every shift counts in our young people’s journeys. We do the right thing even
when no one is watching.
Leadership
We are building a culture where we are all leaders. We will take ownership,
responsibility and accountability. We will admit when we get things wrong and
commit to reflecting and learning from this. We will never make assumptions.
We will remain curious and open minded. We will offer structure, routine and
rituals that are positive and supportive for our young people to provide them with stability, consistency, security and predictable environments. We will fully support the ‘why’, purpose and vision of our organisation at all times. ‘You will be the leaders you want your leader to be’.
Perseverance
We are building a culture where we don’t give up. We will address blockers, we
will find solutions, we will make positive things happen, we will always believe,
we will always bring positivity and hope to every challenge.
Positive Energy
We all commit to working on our individual self-awareness of our mindset,
attitude, vibes and energy and how these impact on others. We commit to
proactively self-direct, be self-motivated and positively driven.
Reflection
We are building a culture where we take time to invest a focus on our own
practice and learning. We ask ourselves the difficult and challenging questions.
We admit our mistakes and always strive for improvement at every level. We
track and monitor progress and evaluate regularly how we are doing. We
capture and evidence our young people’s journeys and experiences and help
them make sense of this. We seek to understand root cause behaviours and
triggers and not label our young people.
Dynamic trail blazing Residential Childcare Company seeking a charismatic, energetic go- getter leader to become Registered Manager of one of our services. We are seeking an exemplary leader with experience and relevant qualifications but more importantly we are seeking someone with the right attitude, values and attributes to join our team and be a Leader who stands out in an organisation that is striving to be sector leading.
Assistant Manager – Desirable Qualities and Attributes
- Charismatic and Engaging Leader
- Operates with a High level of Emotional Intelligence
- Self-Driven and motivated
- Resilient and Tenacious
- Contributes positively and effectively within wider organisation
- Does not shy away from difficult conversations or conflict when required
- Will proactively work to find solutions
- Promotes a culture of psychological safety in their team
- Caring and Compassionate and has clear boundaries and expectations on responsibilities and quality standards from their team
- Empowering to their teams – sets a good example as a leader and role models
- Creates and protects a culture where everyone must take responsibility and accountability for their practice
- Has a clear vision and aspirations for their service
- Is aligned with the ‘why’ values and culture of Nurture One as an organisation
- Actively promotes the ‘why’ values and culture within their team
Job Purpose
This service comprises of 2 individual sites, supporting 3 young people in total. You will support the Residential Manager in the overall efficient and effective running of the 2 services. You will deputies in the manager’s absence. You will also work closely with the Director of Operations and Compliance and the Director of Learning & Support to ensure the practice is developed and performed within company policies and procedures, the aims and objectives and all regulatory and national care standards
Due to the nature of residential care, you are expected to work in a flexible way and be able to respond to unexpected and at times crisis situations with strong leadership.
Other Duties
- Work closely with the residential manager to establish and maintain a supportive, open and transparent culture.
- Be confident and competent in the use of trauma informed language and practice.
- Ensure that staff are supported over a 24/7 period, this includes observing practice throughout the shift period.
- Contribute effectively to care plans and daily paperwork and support the staff team to understand their role relating to paperwork.
- Rota Management and shift planning / management.
- Implement and support practice in line with National Standards and company Policy and Procedure.
- Promote SSSC codes of conduct within the service.
- Ensure effective working and communication with The Directors
- Provide ad hoc and scheduled supervision to support the team to develop their practice effectively.
- Contribute effectively to the house development plans.
- Work closely with the Residential Manager to identify training needs and implement training plans.
- Work closely with the Residential Manager in developing individual support plans for each member of the team.
- To undertake tasks commensurate to your role.
The applicant must have a proven track record of effective leadership in residential childcare with a minimum of 5 years' experience within the field.
The applicant must hold an SVQ 3 and 4 in Health and Social Care and be able to work towards their Registered Managers Award.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,660.00-£41,660.00 per year
Work Location: In person
