Children's Care Home Manager. Job in Chesterfield Education & Training Jobs

Mayfield Recruitment Services Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Children’s Care Home Manager in Chesterfield. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of senior care management experience and hold a QCF Level 5 qualification. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing care for children with complex needs. This position offers a salary of £40k DOE until August 31st.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a care management role.
• Compassionate approach to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Full UK Driving License preferred for activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the residential home ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for resident care.
• Maintain accurate records for auditing purposes.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of medication administration

Experience in senior care management

Understanding of multi-sensory and complex needs

Education

QCF Level 5

Job description

Overview

Position: Children s Care Home Manager

Location: Chesterfield

Salary: £40k DOE

Role: Temporary until August 31st

Mayfield Recruitment are currently looking for an Experienced Children s Care Home Manager in the Chesterfield area on a permanent basis. The position the Experienced Children s Care Home Manager will need a clear understanding of Children in Social Care and the candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience and hold their Level 5 in Health and Social Care and Young Peoples Residential Management as well as BSL.

Responsibilities

• Managing the residential home on a day to day basis, ensuring it is compliant in meeting all relevant legislative and contractual
• To have experience of working with Ofsted and their requirements.
• Ensure the protection and safeguard the wellbeing of the young people
• Interpreting and implementing changes in legislation relating to occupancy
• Supporting children and young people with moderate physical disabilities and additional complex needs.
• Identifying resourcing needs and the ongoing selection, training and development of staff
• Building and creating mutual trust and respect with young people in order that they respond and react appropriately to information and advice.
• Providing care and support to the children and young people to encompass all physical psychological, emotional, spiritual and social needs of children and young people.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care, including medication administration and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate records of resident care and staff performance for auditing purposes

Qualifications

• Have QCF Level 5
• Strong background in senior care management is highly desirable.
• Have an awareness of multi-sensory and complex needs.
• Excellent leadership abilities with prior supervising experience in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of medication administration protocols and care plan development is required.
• A compassionate approach to caregiving with a commitment to enhancing residents' quality of life.
• A full UK Driving License is preferred to support with school runs and activities.