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Our Principles:
The welfare of any young person is paramount;
We contribute to young peoples care, learning, development and safeguarding and this is reflected in every aspect of our practice and service provision;
Staff will work with parents and families who are partners in the care, learning, development and safeguarding of their children, recognising they are often a young persons first and most enduring carers and educators.
Our Values:
We prioritise the welfare of the young person as paramount;
Individuality, diversity and difference are valued and celebrated and permeate our entire service provision;
Diversity, Equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice are actively promoted within all aspects of the organisations practice;
We actively promote the health and well-being of each young person;
At Inspire young people have their personal and physical safety safeguarded, whilst allowing for risk and challenge as appropriate to the capabilities of the individual;
Self-esteem and resilience are recognised as essential to every young persons development;
Confidentiality and agreements about confidential information are respected as appropriate unless a young persons protection and well-being are at stake;
Professional knowledge, skills and values are shared appropriately at Inspire in order to enrich the experience of the individual more widely;
Best practice requires a continuous search for improvement and self-awareness of how our staff are perceived by others;
We value our staff and ensure we invest in their training and developmental needs to ensure that they deliver the best possible service to young people in our care.
Salary: £34,000.00 - £50,000.00) dependent on experience, services managed and any additional responsibilities taken on. There is also up to an additional £2.5-5k bonus based on occupancy, Ofsted reports, finances and overall environment of the home.
Hours: 37 hours per week plus night time support (£50.00) where required.
What type of person we are looking for
Someone with a a genuine commitment to the welfare of Looked After Children. Also a commitment to AntiOppressive practice and Honesty, Tolerance, Trustworthy, Patience, Flexibility and anInterest in the development of other workers. Also with Knowledge in the following areas
Children Act 1989 / 2004
Leaving Care Act 2000
Leaving Care Regulations 2010
Equality Act 2010
Data Protection Act 1998
Human Rights Act 2000
Working Together 2013
Supported Accommodation Regulations including Quality Standards 2023
Adoption Act 2002
NHS & Community
Care Act 1990
Human Rights Act
rights of the Child) 1989
Key Govt Policies & initiatives on Leaving Care
Qualifications and Education requirements
NVQ / ILM / QCF Level 4 or 5 in Management (Residential Childcare) or working towards this
Knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989/2004and Every Child Matters. A sound knowledge and understanding of areas relating to Safeguarding andKnowledge of child development
Full Driving License
Work Experience and Skills
Residential care experience or other relevant experience of working with children and young people. AlsoKnowledge of the issues young people have to deal with.
Degree / DIPSW in Social Care & EDL (IT)
5 yrs post qualification in a child care setting withExperience of management inresidential or care setting with children
Flexibility to respond to the needs of the unit and young people, Good communication and interpersonal skills, Ideally a candidate that has good IT skills, able to write reports and very well organised
Duties and responsibilities
Behave in a professional manner at all times with sensitivity, dignity and respect towards children, staff, other professionals and service users in accordance with the role of the Registered Manager.
Ensure the highest standards of care takes place at all times.
Devise and implement individual and team learning and development plans in conjunction with professional and organisational requirements.
Ensure all policies and procedures in relation to children, staff and others (professionals & visitors) are implemented.
Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and review of policies and procedures as appropriate.
Provide and / or ensure supervision in conjunction with laid down standards and requirements
Conduct regular reviews and appraisals at appropriate intervals to monitor and address staff performance.
Ensure the implementation of all designated areas of the child(rens) care plan in accordance with OFSTED standards, regulations and the childs LAC plans.
Chair regular team meetings
Co-ordinate and deliver regular team performance and service reviews.
Ensure staff team administer and record medication prescribed by GP / Health Practitioner in accordance with requirements.
Ensure the health and safety of all young people, staff and visitors to the home by conducting and responding to regular hazard and risk assessments including Reg 34 and Schedule 6. (Care standards Act 2001)
Conduct and / or ensure risk assessments are carried out in respect of any activity undertaken by the child or staff in relation to their duties.
Ensure that all records are properly maintained in conjunction with the requirements of data protection and human rights legislation and regulation.
Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in respect of organisational policies in respect of children and staff
Check and monitor all staff records in relation to daily tasks, housekeeping and health and hygiene
Attend or designate attendance to appropriate staff members for the attendance of all relevant child care planning, reviews and meetings.
Promote equality at all times in respect of standards of care, staff behaviour and performance.
Co-ordinate effective selection procedures to ensure that high calibre staff are recruited to the organisation.
Conduct staff disciplinary and grievance issues and address poor performance.
Ensure all administrative duties and tasks are completed according to requirements.
Take responsibility in partnership with the Childrens Service Manager/Director for own learning and developmental needs and ensure implementation of own Individual Development Plan.
Attend supervision / consultation sessions on an agreed basis with your Service Manager.
Ensure preparation for internal and external audit and inspection purposes.
Important Note
The work of Inspire Childrens Services is both varied and challenging which results in some unpredictable circumstances. There is an integral need for all employees to be flexible in response to situations that arise outside of this job description. Additional duties will most likely be required to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work that maintain staff activity and quality of service provision.
Inspire Childrens Services requires a commitment from all staff to promote quality, equality, and diversity.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal records bureau check (CRB).
