Residential Homes Manager Oldham

Oldham Council

Job Title: Residential Homes ManagerDirectorate: Children and Young PeopleDivision/Section: Children’s ServicesGrade: 9

Job Purpose:Oldham Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Residential Homes Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of our residential establishments. As the Registered Manager, you will ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the residential home(s) in accordance with local authority policies and legal frameworks.
• Provide care, support, and nurture to maintain the emotional and physical well-being of children and young people.
• Ensure the home meets or exceeds Quality Standards as per the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• Develop, implement, review, and record care plans in collaboration with Field Social Workers.
• Contribute to the development of Child Care Services and professional standards.
• Maintain and establish contacts with external agencies, including schools, health services, and family members.
• Supervise and develop staff, ensuring departmental objectives and legal standards are met.
• Write and monitor Team and Business Plans, and implement Action Plans from Ofsted Inspection Reports.
• Manage budgets and ensure spending is within set limits.
• Participate in an Out of Hours ‘On Call’ System, providing support and advice to all children’s homes.

Standard Duties:

• Actively promote equalities and diversity in the workplace and service delivery.
• Uphold and implement Council policies, including safeguarding and health & safety.
• Engage with the Council’s values and behaviours to support the Co-operative Agenda.
• Undertake continuous professional development and stay updated with relevant legislation and policies.

Contacts:

• Staff of Children and Young People Directorate, children, and their relatives and friends.
• Other agencies: Voluntary organisations, Education Department personnel, Health Service personnel, Youth Offending Teams, Ofsted, Elected Members.

Special Conditions:

• Enhanced DBS check required.

Values and Behaviours:

• Fairness: Champion fairness and equality of opportunity.
• Openness: Be open and honest in actions and communications.
• Responsibility: Take responsibility for actions and encourage self-responsibility.
• Working Together: Support each other in achieving common goals.
• Accountability: Recognize and act upon the impact of actions on others.
• Respect: Welcome different views and treat each other with dignity.
• Democracy: Act within the principles of democracy.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete within the regulatory timescale).
• Experience in providing and leading in a residential social care setting.
• Experience in supervising and recruiting staff in line with Council policies and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Experience as an NVQ Assessor or Internal Verifier.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and childcare legislation.

Desirable:

• Additional qualifications or experience relevant to the role.

Work Circumstances:

• Ability to work outside office hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to travel independently across the Borough.