Care Manager (Young People)

Swift Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Manager for a dynamic children's home. This role involves nurturing support for children and young people aged 8-18, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with regulations. You will manage daily operations, support staff development, and foster positive interactions with young people. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior or Deputy looking to step into a managerial position, making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while leading a dedicated team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working with Young People in the last 5 years.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the residential home ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Liaise with agencies to develop support plans for young people.

Skills

Experience with Young People

Team Management

Crisis Intervention

Budget Management

Compliance with Legislation

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Manager to join our team in a dynamic children's home. The ideal candidate will provide nurturing support to children and Young People (ages 8-18) in a residential setting.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience is essential. To meet Ofsted Regulation 28, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Have worked with Young People for at least 2 years within the last 5 years.
2. Have supervised or managed a team for at least 1 year within the last 2 years in a care setting.

This position is ideal for an experienced Senior or Deputy looking to progress into a managerial role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managing the residential home daily, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and contractual requirements, including health and educational needs of young people.
2. Liaising with agencies to develop appropriate plans and support for young people to ensure positive outcomes and contractual compliance.
3. Coaching, supporting, and developing staff through supervision to maintain high standards of care.
4. Ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, legislation, and inspection frameworks.
5. Assisting in budget preparation, managing, and controlling budgets within financial parameters.
6. Implementing changes in legislation related to occupancy to meet new requirements.
7. Identifying resource needs, and overseeing staff recruitment, training, and development to optimize service delivery.
8. Promoting a positive health and safety culture to meet accreditation standards.
9. Conducting staff supervisions to address training and development needs.
10. Safeguarding the wellbeing of young people in our care.
11. Building mutual trust and respect with young people to foster positive interactions.
12. Maintaining accurate house paperwork and records.
13. Managing complex behaviors and supporting crisis intervention as needed.
14. Providing holistic care covering physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and social needs.