Children's Home Dual Registered Manager (1 & 2 bed homes)

Polaris Community; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential care is seeking a passionate Children's Home Dual Registered Manager to oversee two homes in Barnsley. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering a nurturing environment for young individuals. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional care. With a focus on emotional resilience and personal development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young people. Join a dedicated team and help shape the future of care for children in need.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays

Full Occupancy Bonus - £300 a month

On Call payments - £25 weekday, £35 weekends

Petrol Allowance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in residential care management.
• Recognized social work qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage two children's homes ensuring high-quality care.
• Lead a team to achieve positive outcomes for young people.

Skills

Team Management

Relationship Building

Child Protection Knowledge

Communication Skills

Driving License

Education

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People)

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce

Job description

Children's Home Dual Registered Manager (1 & 2 bed homes)

Location: Barnsley

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Full Time: 39 hours per week

Salary: £47,381.23 per annum with the potential to earn up to £56,981.23 with bonuses

Accountable to: Responsible individuals and Operational Directors

At Dove Adolescent Services, we support young people within our care to develop emotional resilience to achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. The underpinning ethos within our homes is of fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others, to support them within their future transitions into adulthood.

We are currently seeking a Children’s Home Dual Registered Manager to join our services in Barnsley looking after not just one… but two of our amazing homes! You will be overseeing a one and a two-bedroom home, with a small team already assigned to support the young people who call these places their home.

As a Dual Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the homes to ensure we deliver a high-quality level of care, ensuring the homes actively promote the rights of young people as individuals and provide them with quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.

You will also lead a team of care workers, in conjunction with relevant legislation and guidance to ensure that good outcomes are achieved for young people within the home to meet their physical, psychological, emotional & social development.

If you are up for this incredible new opportunity then this is what we will need from you…

• Enthusiasm in providing the highest quality care and education
• Experience of managing a team
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, young people, and outside agencies
• You must have a recognised social work qualification i.e. QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People) and QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years’ previous experience within the last 5 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and, for at least 1 year, requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.
• Must be licensed to drive a manual gear car and have use of own car and be able to undertake on-call duties
• Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Children’s Home legislation and inspection requirements for Ofsted and a thorough knowledge of child protection/safeguarding procedures and protocols.

What will the role entail?

• You will develop and deliver high-quality care in accordance with relevant Legislation, Regulations, including Ofsted SCIFF and The Organisations Policy and Procedures guidelines, showing an awareness to integrate an equal opportunities approach, and working in an anti-discriminatory way and incorporate safeguarding responsibilities.
• Adherence to all legislative guidelines in respect of Health & Safety and ensure that all staff have adequate working knowledge and training.
• The keeping of appropriate records relating to both young people and employees and the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems within the organisation.
• The provision of management information including the collection and return of statistical information as required.
• To develop and promote new techniques and approaches to childcare provision based in the home and be part of the senior team of the organisation, positively promoting its well-being.
• To attend, prepare for and chair various meetings both internally and externally.
• On a rota basis to take on-call responsibilities – if required to undertake sleep in shift to cover shortfalls.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, values and aims of the organisation.
• The ability to write concise and evaluative reports and oversee all written communication to enable us to sustain the required standards.
• To be responsible for decision making when appropriate.
• Oversight of all admissions and discharges to the home.
• An ability to innovate change and effectively lead a vision in line with the organisational ethos.

Benefits:

• 25 days per annum plus 8 statutory holidays
• Full Occupancy Bonus- £300 a month
• On Call payments- £25 weekday, £35 weekends
• Normal working days are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. However, managers are expected to ensure all rota requirements are met for their homes, as such sleep in duties may be required to support the function of the home where needed.
• Petrol Allowance - Paid when using own car – proof of business insurance must be provided
• Pension - In line with the organisational Pension Scheme and government guidance

Dove Adolescent Services Ltd established 1993 provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.