Registered Children’s Home Manager

Job Title: Registered Manager Children’s Home

Location: Battle, TN33 Postcode

Salary: Base salary of £46,550 – £55,000 (Total Package up to £62,761 PA)

Prospero Health and Social Care are currently seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to join an excellent education and residential care provider dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to young individuals with autism and diverse needs. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a children’s home, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Responsibilities:

Safeguarding:

• Serve as the Safeguarding Lead, ensuring adherence to child protection policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and take timely actions to mitigate potential risks.
• Foster a culture of openness and transparency for reporting concerns.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals involved in safeguarding efforts.

Meeting Children’s Needs:

• Create personalised plans for young people addressing various domains.
• Allocate Key Workers to provide individualized support.
• Maintain high-quality care standards and implement quality assurance measures.
• Involve young people in decision-making processes.

Developing Staff:

• Be involved in staff recruitment and retention, following safer recruitment principles.
• Develop a management style that empowers staff.
• Ensure proper staff induction and ongoing supervision.
• Address staff conduct and competence issues.

Effective Operation:

• Contribute to the company’s development by participating in leadership meetings.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels and manage staff hours effectively.
• Monitor budget allocation and financial efficiency.
• Ensure the facility’s safety, cleanliness, and maintenance.

Promoting Efficiency:

• Develop routines covering all aspects of childcare in collaboration with young people and staff.
• Make informed decisions under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Communicate and uphold cleanliness and orderliness standards.
• Plan staff rotas to meet children’s needs.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a senior role in a children’s home.
• Experience working with young people aged 8 – 18 with Autism and SEMH difficulties.
• Managerial experience for at least two years.
• Strong decision-making, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Excellent knowledge of children’s rights, social care regulations, and safeguarding procedures.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Bonus, on-call allowance, attendance allowance, and welcome and loyalty bonuses.
• Comprehensive induction and specialised training.
• 5.6 weeks of annual leave.
• Opportunities for progression and personal development.
• Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance program.