Registered Care Manager
About the Role
Salary: £38,044.00 - £41,040.00
*Additional payment provided for sleep ins and overtime hours worked*
Location: Bridgend
Who Are Stepping Stones Care:
Stepping Stones Care Services (South Wales) Ltd integrates residential care and a therapeutic environment for children. At Stepping Stones Care, we prioritise a person-centered, non-judgmental approach, working within the Trauma recovery Model, where every individual is valued and every effort is made to meet their needs and aspirations. We are looking for a dedicated Registered Children's Home Manager who shares our values to help us fulfil our mission.
Role Description:
This is a full-time on-site role as a Registered Care Manager located in the Bridgend area. In your new role, you will be responsible for leading a team of staff and overseeing the day-to-day running of our 4 bedded Children's home supporting Children & Young People with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. This includes maintaining a high standard of care, ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to, and upholding CIW regulations. You will work closely with children, their families, and other professionals to provide a nurturing, safe environment for our children.
Requirement’s to be a Registered Care Manager:
Essentials
· Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services, or working todays it. For equivalent qualifications please refer to Social Care Wales Website www. socialcare.wales/qualifications-funding/qualification-framework
· Minimum four years’ experience of supervising and managing staff.
· To have experience of working within a residential setting.
· Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
· Passion for helping children and young people achieve their potential and ability to lead and motivate a team.
· Understanding of safeguarding and child protection process and experience of working to the Wales Safeguarding procedures.
· A valid UK driving license (manual) and access to a vehicle.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Good knowledge of relevant statutory requirements.
· Attend review and care planning meetings
· Complete mandatory training.
· Be committed in promoting anti-discriminatory practise and setting good examples of practice within the workplace
Desirable
· Registered with Social Care Wales or must register within initial 6 months in residential care
· Experience of working with children
· Experience of residential childcare
· Welsh Speaker
What we Offer:
· The opportunity to access Trauma Recovery Model training and work within a TRM setting.
· £500 bonus paid on completion of a successful probationary period
· 28 days annual leave per year, plus an additional 1 days per year, up to a maximum of 5 days
· Fully funded induction program, DBS & SCW registration fee.
· Mileage allowance if working outside of your allocated home.
· Company Pension Scheme
· Birthday day off
· Opportunity for management team building days and social events
· Double rate of pay for working selected Bank Holidays
Why Work with Stepping Stones Care:
Working for us will provide you an opportunity to manage a home within a well-established, structured organization. We have an excellent reputation within all the local authorities, 4C’s and Care Inspectorate Wales.
You will be supported in your role by a dynamic management team in addition to a robust senior management team with a wealth of experience in Residential Child Care!
Stepping Stones Care is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful appointed candidates are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and referencing
Pay: £38,044.00-£41,040.00 per year
Work Location: In person
