Childrens Home Registered Manager
This role is for a new home on the Wirral, CH44.
The home will be registered for 2 children.
There will be a staff team of 6 - deputy manager, 2 senior support workers and 3 support workers.
This is a great opportunity to open a new home and recruit a staff team.
Experience
- Must have 2 years experience in the last 5 years, one year in a supervisory role.
- Must have L3 and be working towards L5.
- L3 (but no L5) £51,872.13
- L3 & L5 £53,942.13
- Bonus for Ofsted Inspection
- On call payments (on cal approximately once or twice a month)
After probation you will get private medical insurance and growth shares.
Job Title: Registered Homes Manager
Salary: £51,872.13 - £53,942.13 dependant on qualifications
Accountable to: Responsible Individual and Directors of the Company
Purpose of Job: To guide and direct a team offering residential care and support to children and young people aged 7 to 17years of age.
The overarching aim of the service is as outlined in the Home’s Statement of Purpose
Equal Opportunities
Omega Care has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity for all children/ young people and employees. We expect all employees to understand and promote the Company’s ethos and policies in their work.
Job Context
Omega Care strives to provide residential services which are user friendly and sensitive to the individual needs of our children and young people, local authorities and the wider system as in line with Regulation 5.
It is the responsibility of all staff to work to achieve this within our ethos of service, quality, equality and partnership, demonstrating a commitment to close co-operation with colleagues and joint work in partnership with young people and stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide Effective Leadership
Represents the Company to relevant outside bodies, organisations, institutions and individuals.
Ensures that the Company and in particular the services it provides, is well recognised, particularly within the local community, and those who have, or may have a Stakeholder interest, etc.
Develops effective relationships with the key stakeholders in the business, Young People, their family and friends, neighbours, the wider community, other professional and other Private and Voluntary sector agencies.
To provide out of hours support and guidance for the service, as required to be part of the on-call out of hours rota
Manage the Services Provided
Researches the position and attitude of all relevant groups in relation to the Home, the services it provides and the staff that provide the services. Uses the results of this research to continuously improve the standard of service provided through feedback to staff members and key stakeholders.
Ensures that the home has enough literature to meet day to day requirements, and that the Home’s Statement of Purpose, Children’s Guide, etc are accurate, up-to-date, regularly reviewed and distributed effectively.
In collaboration and conjunction with others, manages the activities and services provided by the home. Ensures that services are provided to Young People at the agreed time and to the relevant specification and quality, and consistent with individual assessments which have been undertaken, personal care plans drawn up, etc, and that these are regularly reviewed.
Co-ordinates the identification, frequent review and management of the Home’s structures, key processes, records and systems in line with changes in care practice and recommended national standards, needs of Regulatory Authorities, improvements in operational efficiency, changing legislation etc. Ensures that any changes are appropriately recorded, communicated and implemented in line with the needs of each young person and relevant stakeholders.
Ensures that all activities and services are delivered in a manner, and in an environment, which is sympathetic and conducive to the provision of safe systems of work, and not likely to endanger the health and safety or welfare of anyone who provides or receives such services.
Defines values and policies which consider the requirements, expectations, policies and interests of the home. Ensures that key operational policies (e.g. Behaviour Management, Risk Assessments, Care Plans, Complaints Procedure etc.) are written, maintained, and available to employees and Young People as appropriate.
Formulates strategies, measurable objectives and detailed action plans which are designed to meet the needs of the Young People in the home and as required, other related Services. Ensures support for strategies, objectives and plans through consultation and negotiation with our partner agencies.
Regularly and frequently seek and evidences the views of individual Young People , their parents (where appropriate) and the contact person in their placing authority on the content and implementation of the placement plan and takes these into account in initiating and making changes to the plan.
Managing Resources
To assist the Company in achieving effective and efficient management of all resources.
Monitors and controls the use of resources, promoting efficient data collection, reporting and analysis.
Manage the deployment of staff on rota ensuring adequate and appropriate support is maintained including deployment of staff to cover annual leave, sickness and training.
Assisting in the accounting of the Home’s budget - to include young people’s personal allowances
Maintain occupancy levels in the home with carful and robust matching.
Managing People
Accepts responsibility for developing own knowledge and skills, and for promoting the concept of lifelong learning for both Young People and staff. At appropriate intervals, makes assessments of performance, progress etc identifying development proposals in line with current objectives.
Prioritise workloads for staff, setting and agreeing SMART objectives as appropriate. Monitor staff performance through observation and regular assessments of progress, ensuring that any significant delays are dealt with satisfactorily.
Gains the support, trust and confidence of own colleagues by providing adequate communication, consultation and involvement in key areas of activity and decision making.
Minimises personal conflicts by ensuring that values, standards of behaviour and performance are understood and observed, and that problem areas are discussed and dealt with.
Involved in the process of recruitment, induction and probationary reviews.
Delegates responsibility and authority to team members, considering equality of opportunity, ability of the individuals concerned and their development needs. Review such delegation at appropriate intervals to ensure effectiveness.
Assists team members with performance, providing guidance and encouragement as necessary, taking appropriate and corrective action as determined by the circumstances.
Manage Quality
Promotes the ideals of continuous improvement within the Home.
Establishes quality team(s) and makes regular assessments of performance. Prepares action plans for improvement.
Promotes the development and implementation of efficient, accurate and appropriate quality assurance, monitoring and control measures and practices, in relation to all services provided at the Home. Ensures regular feedback of views from key stakeholders on the services provided.
Shares ideas, initiatives, progress etc with colleagues on a regular basis.
Key Personal Responsibilities
- In one’s absence, to ensure enough and appropriate support is in place to maintain the Home’s continuous delivery of the highest professional standards
- To ensure that the provision of care to Young People is in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards and other regulatory and legislative requirements.
- To participate in personal development activities which ensure currency of knowledge and skills in the management of care of Young People and any specialties offered by the Home
- To conduct oneself at all times in a manner which is complimentary to the ideals, goals and expectations of a caring establishment
Rate of Pay
As per agreement and in line with Omega Care pay scales and dependent upon qualifications/experience.
ANNUAL LEAVE
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
HOURS OF WORK
The Registered Homes Manager will work Monday to Friday as standard but will also be required to be flexible in response to the needs of the service. Some weekends or sleep in duties may be required.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
All appointments are subject to a 6 months probationary period, at this time progress will be reviewed.
PETROL ALLOWANCE
Paid at 0.25p per mile when using own car - must have business insurance cover.
PENSION
In accordance with legislation, the company will provide access to a pension scheme which all staff can be enrolled on from successful completion of induction/probationary period.
PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THE POST OF:
- Registered Homes Manager
- Criteria for selection
- Method of assessment
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of 2 years residential experience within the last 5 years
Essential
- NVQ Level 3/4 in health and social care or equivalent
- Level 5 Diploma or be working to work towards
- Sound knowledge of governing legislation, procedures and best practice in caring for looked after children
- Willingness to increase knowledge through on-going training
- Sound understanding of the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
- Sound understanding of the Children’s homes regulations and quality standards (The guide)
- Ability to be flexible to the needs of the service
- Application Form and Interview
- Ability to lead Ofsted inspections to receive GOOD gradings.
- Self-Awareness
- Ability to demonstrate self-awareness
- Able to act calmly and purposefully in crisis situations
- Evidence of a realistic appreciation of own strengths and weaknesses and commitment to self-development
- Able to recognise own reactions and feelings in response to situations and to manage the effects of these on other people
- Evidence of working in crisis situations and achieving resolution
Leadership
- Ability to display decisiveness
- Application Form and Interview
- Able to facilitate others to work together effectively in a team
- Awareness of the skills and processes involved in effectively chairing meetings and reviews
- Direct experience of team leadership, facilitation and supervision
- Sound understanding of safeguarding
- Sound understanding of positive behaviour support and ability to lead team in this.
Thinking Skills
Able to prioritise effectively across a range of demands
Able to create solutions in response to challenges whilst working within agreed parameters
Motivation, Energy and Drive
- Actively supporting Omega Care’s goals and values
- Application Form and Interview
- Providing services to young people who are in need
- Achievement and outcome oriented – concerned with improving the service and maintaining high standards and working within SCCIF
- Keen to identify and act on opportunities and use initiative.
- Positive outlook, showing determination and persistence in pursuing objectives
- Able to motivate staff, maintain and develop individual and team performance through sustained supervision and feedback
- Evidence of achieving and developing a quality service
- Planning, Organisation and Administration skills
- Able to manage own time and paperwork effectively to meet goals
- Writing and Reviewing of Young Peoples Plans to include risk assessments.
Communication Skills
- Able to communicate effectively and confidently conveying clear messages in both the written and spoken form.
- Able to liaise with managers and colleagues to support both
- To have a high standard of report writing skills
- Experience of representing the Company in meetings.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships
- Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively and co-operatively with all professionals
- Awareness of the skills and processes necessary to support in the leadership of a staff team
- Evidence of providing individuals with confidence, inspiration, direction and guidance
Application Form and Interview
Whilst this job description accurately reflects the main duties and responsibilities of the post, it is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be expected to take on any other duties that may reasonably be delegated from time to time.
