Registered Manager – Harmonia House, Edgware (HA8)
Salary Scale: £55,000 - £75,000 + Bonus scheme
Contract: Permanent, full-time
About Harmonia House
At Harmonia House, our mission is to create a dedicated and nurturing environment that puts the well-being and development of the children and young people in our care first. We offer a home away from home for children who may have faced challenges in their lives.
The Role
You will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the home, ensuring the highest standard of care in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Harmonia House policies. You will make sure the home is staffed effectively and all shifts are covered.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
- Provide strong leadership and direction, making sure staff work to the relevant Codes of Practice
- Develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures that keep the home safe and nurturing
- Lead the assessment and admission of new children and young people, and manage vacancy levels
- Represent Harmonia House in the community and at meetings and reviews
Our Care Team
- Recruit, train, supervise and appraise staff, identifying and meeting training needs
- Build a positive, collaborative culture of continuous development
- Set and review objectives for senior residential staff and manage sickness and absence
- Oversee the assessment, planning and delivery of each child's care, encouraging high aspirations and positive outcomes
- Plan activities, excursions and holidays, with the associated risk assessments
- Work in partnership with young people, families, schools and other agencies, and support positive family relationships
Quality Assurance
- Make sure registration standards under the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 are met and maintained
- Take responsibility and accountability for the home's Statement of Purpose, keeping it reviewed and up to date
- Act as Safeguarding Officer, making sure safeguarding and child protection procedures are understood and followed
- Monitor quality against inspection findings and drive improvements
Finance, Compliance and Record Keeping
- Manage the home's budget, monitor expenses and identify cost savings
- Maintain compliance with Ofsted and local authority contracts, and lead on inspections
- Keep accurate, up-to-date records and care plans, with full confidentiality and data protection
About You
- Ofsted Registered Manager, or ambitious Deputy Manager, holding QCF/Level 5 Leadership & Management in Children's Residential (or equivalent)
- At least 5 years' experience in residential care, of which at least 2 years in a managerial role in a children's setting
- Experience of managing residential EBD homes
- Good knowledge of child welfare regulations and best practice
- Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and report-writing skills
- Calm and decisive in a crisis
- Enhanced DBS check and a full driving licence
- Able to work some weekends and evenings
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