ACCOUNTABLE TO: Operations/Area Manager

LOCATION: Derby

HOURS: 09:00 to 17:00

SHIFTS: Monday to Friday

SALALRY: Up to £54,500k per annum

Who are we?

We provide residential placements for children/young people aged 8-18yrs. We are approved, registered and inspected by Ofsted. We Specifically situated in highly desirable locations, our homes are located in close proximity to all transport links and a vast array of local amenities. Our homes are registered at a low occupancy level allowing them to operate to the best standards; ensuring quality child/young person-centred individualised care in order to meet the developmental needs of all of our residents. It is universally accepted that children and young people are more likely to grow and flourish emotionally, intellectually and physically in a family environment, our homes are a perfect example of this.

Job Summary

To work with the Senior Management Team to promote the values and ethos of Changing Lives Care Group LTD in the management of all aspects of the Children’s Home, taking responsibility for the implementation of all young people’s placements to support their emotional and mental wellbeing. To take the lead in the development, implementation, monitoring and review of standards across the home, ensuring exceptional levels of care for all young people and ongoing compliance with regulatory frameworks. To establish and maintain a competent, motivated and confident staff team, providing supervision and development of the residential care staff. To be the responsible person for managing child protection concerns, complaints and health and safety in order to ensure that the needs of all young people are met.

The post holder will be the ‘Registered Manager’ for the Children’s Home as specified in the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and they will be responsible for managing all aspects of running the Home. The Home will provide assessment and medium to long-term placements for young people with emotional and behavioural needs. Therefore, the Registered Manager will be required to oversee the placements, working with internal care staff, healthcare professionals (e.g. psychologists and occupation therapists) and educational staff, as well as external partner agencies to achieve the needs and targets of the individual young people.

Key Result Areas

Managing service delivery
Managing People
Teaching, Training & Supervision
Managing Finance
Managing Resources
General

Person Specification

Level 5 Leadership & Management – Children & Young People
Experience of working with young people with ASC, mental health and or emotional and behavioural difficulties
Knowledge of childcare legislation
Full UK driving license
Clean updated DBS
At least 5 years’ experience working within children’s homes
Experience of managing HR related issues
Experience in the delivery of staff training
Sound knowledge around safeguarding and best practices

What you’ll get

Progressive pay scale with clear progression plans
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme
Dedicated learning and development programmes including fully funded Level 3 and 5
Free meals, snacks and drinks on shift for all residential staff
Comprehensive induction programme, highly praised by all of our new recruits
Friendly, small passionate teams
Free enhanced DBS
Wellbeing support - Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 24/7 access to support and free counselling sessions
Opportunities for overtime
Birthday leave
Birthday bonus
Annual appraisal bonus
Completion of qualification bonus
Inspection bonus
Additional annual leave scheme
Probation completion bonus

Changing Lives Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, New home

Pay: £40,000.00-£54,500.00 per year

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