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We are looking to recruit a Manager to take over our home in Chorlton, Manchester. To be considered for the role, candidates must have relevant experience within Residential childcare and either already be within a Home's Manager role or be an experienced Deputy Manager, wanting to take the next step in their career. OFSETD Rated GOOD with NO requirements and OUTSTANDING in Leadership and Management.
Overview of duties:
- Implementation of new systems to support the needs of the young people within the home and support team to understand/ complete these.
-Attend/ represent the home at relevant meetings for the young people, then taking and producing meeting minutes.
- Responsible in maintaining financial records within the home.
- Embed the companys ethos of how we look after the young people within the home.
- Immediately report any unsafe practices- share concerns with the Responsible individual & outside agencies as required.
-Promote the safeguarding and wellbeing of the young people within our care.
- Be a voice for our children and ensure that their views, wishes and feelings are documented throughout our systems within the home and shared where required.
-Promote that the staff make strong and positive relationships with the young people, this supports safeguarding within our home.
Leadership and management/ other expectations:
- Effectively engage with the Registration process and complete tasks for this, in the required timescales.
- Be an effective decision maker when faced with difficult and unexpected situations and lead a team to also be able to do this.
- Lead team meetings/ senior meetings.
- Be a strong & dedicated leader of the home, ensuring that the home is Ofsted compliant and then lead Ofsted inspections.
- Support at least monthly visits from the Regulation 44 visitor, make systems accessible to them and complete the actions given, in the actioned timescales.
- Ensure that staff within the home are aware of company policies and procedures & be confident to challenge any practice issues.
- Attend required training and development offered by the Responsible individual.
-To share the on-call system
Qualifications & experience:
- NVQ 3- Level 3 Diploma (QCF) qualified in Children and Young Peoples workforce (or equivalent)
- Level 5 diploma in leadership & management in residential childcare- England (or equivalent). If not already completed, must be willing to complete.
-Within the last 5 years, worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
-Worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.
Pay: Up to £65,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
