Children's Registered Manager

Job description

Are you a passionate and inspirational leader?

Do you have what it takes to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people?

We are looking for an outstanding Registered Manager to join our Children's Residential Home located in Chesterfield and Mansfield

When we say home, we really mean it. We endeavor to create a home environment that exceeds the needs of our children and young people - enabling them to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.

We firmly believe that our staff are central to helping us achieve this, which is why we will provide you with ongoing training and development, frequent supervision and extensive opportunities for progression. We are committed to staff retention, development and equality.

Consistent Quality Support provides residential solo & dual care placements for children and young people who present with complex and challenging needs by creating a therapeutic, restorative family environment. We aim to transform the lives of children and young people who suffer severe emotional and psychological difficulties, so that they can fulfil their full potential and enjoy life.

We wish to employ people who want to make a difference to young peoples lives by:

• being positive role models who are fun to be around and reliable, also with a caring and compassionate nature.
• having a desire to make a positive difference to Children's lives.
• the ability to support our young people to make positive choices.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to oversee the management of two of their residential services.

The role of Manager within our Childrens Homes is diverse and challenging which requires flexibility, effective planning and the ability to promptly respond to challenging situations.

The company pride themselves on delivering high standards of care, using a person-centred approach and believe in supporting staff and training them to improve and develop. This is a very exciting time to join as the company goes through development and growth.

Registered Home Manager Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the operational management of 2 single occupancy homes.
• To have sound knowledge of Ofsted
• Manage and lead the large team of support staff.
• Supervision, coaching, performance management and support of staff.
• Work Closely with Head of Care
• Have a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Maintaining high standards of environmental safety/quality and ensuring a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere

Registered Home Manager Requirements

• You must have a full clean driving license.
• Level 5 in Residential childcare or working towards.
• Experienced as a Registered Children's Home Manager / Deputy Manager.
• Good awareness of Ofsted legislation, updates, changes and best practice.
• Has broad experience of managing people, service and quality within Children's homes.
• Be active team player with good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Liaising with other departments and specialist external agencies to ensure that the young people receive appropriate plans, programmes and support in the home.
• Managing the complex behaviours of the children and young people to encourage them to engage in a positive and structured routine, including supporting in crisis intervention.
• You must be flexible, sometimes with short notice.
• You must be available to cover on call rota, during this period you must be available to attend the home should there be any safeguarding concerns raised.
• Due to the standards set by the regulatory body candidates applying for this role must be over 21 years old.
• Committed to supporting people to live lifestyles of their choosing.
• Demonstrates positive values.
• Able to promote and maintain independence, choice and respect.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to work on own initiative.
• Other duties commensurate with the level and nature of the post

Benefits:

• All mandatory training, therapeutic training, restorative practice training
• Training to be a safeguarding office.
• Opportunities to develop your career.
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Enrolment onto Pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Discounted/free food.
• On-site parking

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• reliably commute or plan to relocate to Chesterfield before starting work (required)