Registered Manager - Children's Home

Job Description

About the Company:Our client is looking to appoint a Service Manager across 2 small residential homes that offer a warm, safe, friendly environment for their young adults (aged 14+).Job Purpose:

• To act as the Nominated Individual and / or Registered Manager for the service in accordance with Ofsted requirements
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Ofsted regulations
• Manage the day-to-day operations of their Services, providing direct line management to staff
• Ensure the services meet the requirements of Local Authorities commissioning the services
• Manage business development activities to grow provision and reputation
• Ensure the groups Vision, Mission, and Core Values are integral to all activities
• Provide direct support to young people receiving services, including activities outside the immediate service environment
• Provide staff with advice and assistance outside office hours

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure staffing requirements for each of the company’s service are satisfactory, monitor staff rotas, and manage absences
• Submit financial reports in a timely manner, including staff payroll information and wider budgetary requirements
• Maintain the quality of services in line with Ofsted requirements, ensuring a minimum of a Good’ rating at all times
• Ensure the financial and commercial viability of the company, implementing remedial actions when required
• Establish arrangements for each service to function safely, including utilities, services, food, and cleaning materials
• Maintain and monitor "household" finances, including petty cash
• Provide appropriate training and development for all staff consistent with their job role
• Undertake health and safety duties as detailed in the company’s Health and Safety Policy
• Liaise with other departments (e.g., Finance, Data Protection) to ensure the smooth running of the service
• Comply with the company’s Policy and Procedures
• Undertake any other duties and / or responsibilities in connection with the leadership and management of the company as directed by the Head of Operations and CEO

Requirements:

• A relevant qualification equivalent to NVQ3 in Children’s and / or Young People Health & social care, learning disability, mental health challenges or physical disability
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a management position
• Experience of working as an operational manager within an OFSTED registered service
• Experience of managing support provision for young people in a care environment
• Experience of staff recruitment and development processes
• Experience of writing day to day and complex reports
• Experience of undertaking assessment of potential service-users
• Experience of facilitating person-centred plans and transition plans for service-users
• Experience of conducting internal audits, making recommendations and improvements where necessary, to increase service quality and outcomes
• Experience of budget management
• Experience of providing training, guidance and support to staff

Desirable:

• Level 4 or equivalent NVQ in Leadership and Management.
• Registered Managers Award or L5 Leadership and Management in Care.
• Experience of building networks/ partnerships with statutory commissioners of children’s/young people’s services
• Experience of responsibility for the development, costing, contracting including preparation of tenders, quotations and presentations
• Experience of acting as a Registered Manager.
• Experience of carrying out staff investigations and disciplinary meetings.

Keyskills :
Local AuthoritiesResidential HomesSocial CareYoung People