Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join our client as a Registered Manager in Newmarket and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our Specialist Mental Health Services.
Our client is looking for an Intake and assessment Children’s Registered Home Manager- to assist the Head of Service in achieving the aims and objectives within the Statement of Purpose of the Children’s homes. You will manage a 2 bedded home that caters for children aged 12 - 18 years, all of whom require additional support due to mental illness or concerns about them being able to stay safe due to considerable risk of self-injurious behaviours. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, including our on-site clinical team and teachers and will work with the children to support their transitions following successful achievement of the goals set out in the care plans.
What’s on Offer
- Entry salary up to £65,000 per annum DOE.
- Up to £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus.
- As a member of the leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company.
- Comprehensive Induction To set you up for success.
- Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy.
Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:
- Employee Assistance Service
- Wellbeing Programme
- Recommend a Friend scheme
- Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
- Long Service Awards
As a Registered Manager our expectation is that your home will be rated as at least “Good” by Ofsted
This is a 2 bed Children’s Home where you will:
- Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
- Develop a great team: Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people.
- Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive.
- Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan.
- Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Home’s Statement of Purpose.
- Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns.
- Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people.
- Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate.
- Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard.
- Effective Commercial Management of your home: Ensure you manage your home aligned to budget expectations.
Essential Requirements and Experience
- Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care.
- Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
- Qualifications: Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application, if not then you must be enrolled on the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post.
- Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
- Skills: Efficient in; planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
- Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication.
- Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
- Driving License: Full UK required.
Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.
If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
- Management in childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Level 5 in Leadership and Management Residential Childcare (preferred)
- Level 3 in Children's Residential Care (required)
Work Location: In person
