Role: Registered Manager – Children’s Home
Location: Monmouthshire
Salary: £55,500 - £60,000 per annum dependant on experience & qualifications.
Company Description:
Safe Haven Care has a huge passion for providing high quality care and support to children and young people with a range of complex needs. At Safe Haven Care, we are committed to making a difference and supporting each child to achieve their potential. It is central to our company ethos that each child is valued and treated as an individual with person-centred planning and bespoke care packages that meet their identified needs.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to manage our home in Usk. We are looking for a person who shares our values and aspirations to help make the lives of children better. A career in residential care management can be life-changing. At Safe Haven Care we offer the opportunity to make a real, positive difference every day, working in a supportive and empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything they do.
Role Description:
This is a full-time, on-site role as a Registered Manager located in Monmouthshire.
As a Registered Manager, you will be responsible for leading a staff team and overseeing the day-to-day running of our new Children's home supporting Young People with Emotional & Behavioural difficulties.
Leadership and Management:
· You will develop a service that offers a high standard of care and support for the young people we look after in line with the Home’s Statement of Purpose.
· Develop a great team: Working closely with the Responsible Individual to recruit 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.
· Provide effective leadership and management of the children's home, ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our care at all times.
· Supervise and support the staff team, fostering a positive and inclusive culture within the team.
· Develop and implement person-centred care plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs and that these plans are routinely reviewed and updated.
· Develop and implement 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.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
· Maintain high standards of care delivery, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, including CIW and Social Care Wales.
· Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess service provision and identify areas for improvement.
· Take appropriate action to address any issues or deficiencies identified through audits, inspections, or complaints.
· Handle complaints and concerns and developing a culture of openness and transparency.
· Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard.
· As designated safeguarding lead for the home you will ensure that all safeguarding concerns are notified, and the protocol followed in line with the Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
Partnership Working and Stakeholder Engagement:
· Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, schools, and external agencies.
· Act as an advocate for the children in our care, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes and promoting their rights and welfare.
· Collaborate with external partners to provide additional support services and opportunities for children to thrive.
· Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people.
· Participate in regular meetings and contribute to ongoing review of care planning as appropriate.
Skills & Qualifications:
- QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services or an equivalent qualification accepted by SCW.
- At least 2 years' proven experience working as a Registered manager within a children's residential care setting.
- Be registered or willing to register as a Manager with SCW as the regulatory body.
- Thorough knowledge of the current childcare legislation, RISCA regulations, CIW processes, SCW and best practice guidelines relating to children's services in Wales.
- Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
- Strong and effective communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
- Passion for helping children and young people achieve their potential and ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team.
- Efficient in planning, organising, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and external stakeholders.
- A commitment to promoting the rights and welfare of children and young people, with a person-centred approach to care.
- A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
- Ability to work flexible hours and participate in an on-call rota as required.
In return for your Skills and Expertise as a Registered Care Manager, you’ll receive:
- Competitive salary.
- 28 days annual leave per year.
- Paid Induction and Training Programme.
- Paid DBS.
- Paid training for nationally recognised Health and Social Care Qualifications.
- Company pension scheme.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,500.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Managerial: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- QCF level 5 Children & Young People (required)
- Registration with Social Care Wales (required)
Work Location: In person
