Registered Children’s Home Manager
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I have a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced Ofsted Registered Deputy Manager looking to step up, or an existing Ofsted Registered Registered Manager looking for a new challenge.
Main responsibilities:
You will be supportive in leading inspections, staffing and growth of an effective team, liaising with external bodies, staff , parents and overseeing the safe and effective care of our complex young people to ensure the smooth running of the service.
Deputy Manager Responsibilities
- To manage the delivery of individual, positive outcome focused support packages
- To train and develop the team, leading on Ofsted and/or CQC requirements and outstanding practices
- Ensuring that the service promotes engagement, empowerment and independence
- To be part of a team that is committed to ‘best practice’
- Operating as a centre of excellence in the field/ specialism, and a resource to colleagues for specialist knowledge
- Develop and implement policy, procedure and safeguarding practices
- Working with colleagues within the team and organisation to ensure residents with specialist support needs are supported to the highest relevant standards and approaches
- Lead on health and safety
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted, CQC and Local Authority frameworks
- Ensuring you attend/complete all relevant meetings/training pertinent to your role
- Work as part of the management team to ensure the welfare of young people meeting the child’s health, social and educational needs
- Implement appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures
- Implement all aspects of the home statement of purpose and function
- collaborating and supporting with any Reg 44 and Reg 45 requirements and visits
- Work as part of the management team to support and lead the team in the delivery of high-quality child centred practice
- the safe and effective implementation of proactive measure to mitigate risk and harm and improve delivery of service
- Ensure the safe and effective management of all incidents, prevented incidents and events
- Ensure the effective documentation, response and actions to incidents within placement, incorporating Oakfield’s before, during and after system of analysing and adequate follow up
- Ensure the safe day to day management of placement(s) and correct escalation of any issues/concerns to senior management as appropriate
- the production of weekly progress/outcomes for each placement site and presenting of such within management meetings (held bi-weekly)
- ensure the safe and effective practise of out of hours systems and managing of crisis situations safely and effectively
- Promote positive multi-agency relationships including building relationships with the local community
- Implement care plans and support packages
- Promote professional development of staff, carry out staff supervisions and assist in the assessment of training needs.
- Preparing reports and attending a range of meetings, i.e. review meetings with multi-agency partners
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of the homes including managing the staff team
- Ensuring staff rotas are drawn-up and meet the needs of the home
- Responsibility for daily budgeting and working within budgetary guidelines
- Any other duties as may be necessary
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people in care
- Ensure the provision of a planned and stimulating environment.
- To actively promote and support Policies on Equal Opportunities and to work in an anti-oppressive manner
Salary | £65000 Per Year |