Hatched Recruitment Group
Leeds
Full Time
Permanent
£46,549 - £47,549 Per Annum
Registered Manager
Leeds
46,549/year
Start date: ASAP
Job purpose
The Registered Manager's role is to manage the home and staff team, leading the provision of inspirational care tailored to the individual needs of the children and young people. You will deal with staff management issues promptly ensuring that policies and procedures are followed. You will be responsible for the provision of a safe and stimulating environment which provides for assessment, care, control, education and health whilst nurturing emotional and physical wellbeing.
Responsibilities
Foster positive relationships, encouraging strong bonds between children and staff
Work with the wider system of professionals, families and communities of origin
Lead on the recruitment, selection, induction, supervision, training, development and support processes
Deputise for the Service Delivery Manager as required commensurate to the grade
Be an advocate for children and young people and help them understand how their views, wishes and feelings have been considered
Qualifications
You must be educated to degree level plus the NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care, or equivalent qualifications. You will also require the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. We will fund your studies if you do not already hold these diplomas, and you must achieve Level 5 within a reasonable period, normally 2 years after starting work. A social work qualification is an advantage but not essential to appointment.
Experience required
Within last 5 years, at least 2 years' experience in a position relevant to residential care of children and of working for at least one year in a role requiring supervision/management of staff in a care role
Chairing meetings and reviews, care planning and case management
Leading a team, providing staff training, development, and associated performance appraisals
Managing difficult, demanding and challenging children and young people
Knowledge required
In-depth knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and associated quality standards
Good knowledge and experience of law and practice relating to looked after children
In-depth knowledge of adolescent growth and development
Hatched Recruitment Group
Leeds
Full Time
Permanent
£46,549 - £47,549 Per Annum