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Location: Loughborough, UK
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Bonus for hitting agreed targets
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
About the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead and manage a 3-bed children's residential home in Loughborough. This home provides care and support to children and young people with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Behaviours that Challenge. You will play a key role in ensuring that our residents receive the highest quality of care in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Management: Provide strong leadership to the care team, ensuring that the service operates in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the home meets all regulatory and legislative requirements, maintaining high standards in accordance with OFSTED guidelines.
- Care Planning: Develop and implement individualized care plans that address the needs, goals, and aspirations of each child or young person.
- Team Development: Recruit, train, and support a team of care staff, ensuring they are motivated, engaged, and equipped to provide high-quality care.
- Safeguarding: Maintain robust safeguarding procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children and young people in the home.
- Behaviour Management: Implement positive behaviour support strategies tailored to each child, addressing behaviours that challenge in a compassionate and effective manner.
- Partnership Working: Liaise with external stakeholders, including social workers, schools, families, and other professionals, to ensure a holistic approach to care.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor and evaluate the performance of the home, implementing continuous improvements to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
- Financial Management: Oversee the home's budget, ensuring that resources are effectively allocated to meet the needs of the service.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualifications: Must hold or be willing to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience: Proven experience in a managerial or leadership role within a children's residential care setting, specifically working with children with LD and behaviours that challenge.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of OFSTED regulations, safeguarding procedures, and the legal framework governing children's residential services.
- Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills, with a compassionate approach to managing challenging situations.
- Registration: Must be or willing to become registered with Ofsted as the Registered Manager for the home.
- Driving License: Full UK driving license is essential.
Desired Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and inspire staff.
- Empathetic and resilient, with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to drive service improvements and achieve outstanding outcomes.
