Childcare Services Manager

REGISTERED MANAGER

Residential Child Care Services

UP to £60,000 + Benefits

NRS’s client offer top-tier Residential Children and Young People’s residential Services, designed to be intuitive and tailored to the individual needs of our residents, local authorities, and the entire community. Every staff member is committed to achieving this goal by upholding our core values of service, quality, equality, and partnership. Partnership entails a dedication to close collaboration with colleagues and joint efforts with our service users.

Given the nature of the role, our client requires the successful residential manager to possess:

• Level 3 in Residential Childcare and Level 5 in Leadership and Management (Essential)
• Supervisory experience within an Ofsted-rated Children’s Home (Essential)

These qualifications are crucial for ensuring high-quality care and leadership within the residential setting.

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The aim of this role is to:

• Shape the future of residential homes and Services, driving innovation and excellence with a passionate team.
• Champion the support of children aged 8 to 18 who face complex behavioural, emotional, and social challenges, putting their unique needs at the heart of everything you do.
• Deliver exceptional care services that not only meet the needs of residents but also advocate for their overall well-being and happiness.
• Inspire and lead your team with dynamic, motivational leadership, fostering a positive and empowering work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage Referrals: Oversee the intake of referrals from various sources and maintain full occupancy.
• Service Development: Create and implement a development plan for high-quality, clinically informed practice.
• Clinical and Medication Practices: Ensure compliance with legislation for clinical and medication processes.
• Health and Safety: Guarantee safe working practices according to Health and Safety regulations.
• Risk and Needs Assessment: Regularly review and update risk and needs assessments for residents.
• Support and Transition Services: Provide top-notch support and transition services aligned with local authority specifications.
• Professional Conduct: Ensure staff always demonstrate professional ethics and behaviour.
• Service Coordination: Act as a focal point for advice, support, and coaching for staff.
• Environment Maintenance: Maintain a clean, safe environment and address repair issues promptly.
• Regulatory Liaison: Liaise with regulatory organisations to ensure proper home management.
• Financial and Administrative Compliance: Adhere to financial procedures and budget constraints.
• Safeguarding: Protect children and young people through sound management and collaboration with external agencies.
• Staff Support: Assist in managing, appraising, supervising, and supporting residential staff.
• Recruitment and Training: Involved in staff recruitment, vetting, interviewing, and induction.
• On-Call System: Participate in the on-call system.
• Team Management: Manage Support Workers and Support Assistants.
• Partnerships and Compliance: Develop relationships with partners and commissioners, ensuring contract compliance.
• Inclusion Opportunities: Promote participation of children and young people in home activities and decision-making.
• Legislation Compliance: Ensure the home operates in line with relevant legislation and standards.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Children & Young People’s Services, or equivalent.
• Recent experience relevant to residential care within the last five years.
• Experience supervising managing or mentoring professional staff.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation, and policies and procedures.

Commutable from Croydon, London, Sutton, Bromley, Wimbledon, Kingston upon Thames, Greenwich, Epsom, Redhill, Reigate, Richmond, Chiswick, Leatherhead, Orpington, Biggin Hill, Stratford

1. Have you experience and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015?
2. Have you experience of The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation?
3. Have you Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Children & Young People’s Services, or equivalent?
4. Have you experience as a registered manager within Children & Young People’s Services?

Have you Level 3 in Residential Childcare and Level 5 in Leadership and Management (Essential