Registered Children’s Home Manager

Proline; Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Walsall is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to oversee the operations of a children's home. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in residential childcare, along with OFSTED familiarity and a Level 5 in Leadership & Management or equivalent qualification. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day activities, ensuring the welfare and safety of young people, and leading a team of support workers. A Full UK Driving licence and a clear DBS are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• OFSTED experience required.
• Must hold a Full UK Driving licence.
• Clear DBS check essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the children's home.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.
• Undertake team supervisions and promote professional development.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns proactively.
• Complete staff rotas ensuring adequate staffing.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Leadership & management skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Level 5 in Leadership & management or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to oversee a children’s home in Walsall. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential childcare and a passion for providing high-quality care and support to young people.

Requirements

• 2 years experience
• OFSTED Experience
• Level 5 in Leadership & management or equivalent
• Full UK Driving licence
• Clear DBS

Duties

• To manage the day to day operations
• To safeguard and promote the welfare and development of all our young people.
• To ensure that all young people’s needs are being met and recognise changes in behaviour that may include updating young people’s individual risk assessments/care plans.
• To ensure that the team are providing a safe environment that is meeting the needs of the young people that we are caring for.
• To undertake supervisions with senior support workers and residential support workers and recognise strengths and weaknesses within the team that need addressing to support professional development.
• To be proactive in responding to safeguarding concerns in the home and follow the correct processes in place.
• To assist the registered manager with interviews and safer recruitment checks.
• To complete the rota for the home ensuring that the correct staffing levels are maintained for each young person.
• To act as a key career or supporting key career for our young people and build good trusting relationships.
• To update care plans and risk assessments and put child focused plans in place to best support the young people to flourish and grow.
• To ensure that the team and young people are feeling supported in stressful situations.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with other professionals
• To ensure that all policies and procedures as well as risk assessments are adhered to.
• To ensure that any safeguarding or child protection matters are reported to the registered manager.
• To ensure that any incidents, accidents or restraint forms have been correctly written and been passed to the registered manager within the agreed timescale.
• To be aware of the health and safety regulations particularly as related to the upkeep of the building and its surroundings.

Please note we do not offer sponsorships at this time.