Registered Manager - Children and Young People

Virtual Bridges; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Manager for a children's home in South Wales. This role involves overseeing the daily operations, ensuring compliance with care standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will lead a dedicated team, promote the well-being of young people, and manage financial operations effectively. With a focus on personal and professional development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children and young people. If you are passionate about child care and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Progression

Fully paid induction and training

28 days of paid annual leave

Employee referral bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• QCF Level 5 Diploma or NVQ Level 4 in relevant fields required.
• 5 years experience working with children in residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a children's home and ensure compliance.
• Support staff development and maintain high care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Communication

Risk Awareness

Continuous Improvement

Education

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Registered Manager - Children and Young People
South Wales
Up to £45,514.00

Brook Street Social Care are looking for a Registered Children's Manager that will oversee the day to day running of a 4 bed children's home in South Wales. As a registered manager you will be accountable for the overall management of the home and ensure delivery of effective, safe child-centred services to young people.

Duties:

1. Ensure the home maintains its registration with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales by regularly reviewing and updating relevant systems and practices.
2. Foster a culture of performance management and continuous improvement to enhance service delivery for young people in mid to long-term placements.
3. Take ownership of personal and professional development, engaging constructively in supervision and staying informed of current legislation, research, and best practices.
4. Support the ongoing development of team members through skills enhancement, knowledge-sharing, and appropriate training initiatives.
5. Oversee staff supervision, induction, and appraisal processes, ensuring alignment with care standards and regulatory requirements.
6. Ensure staffing levels are adequate to meet both the needs of the young people and regulatory standards.
7. Ensure all staff are familiar with, and adhere to, the company's policies and procedures.
8. Manage the home's financial operations and maintain robust day-to-day financial systems.
9. Ensure the implementation and monitoring of health and safety systems to comply with legal requirements and create a safe environment for young people and staff.
10. Facilitate access to a diverse range of internal and community-based activities that promote independence, self-esteem, and personal development.
11. Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided to ensure it aligns with individual placement plans and the broader objectives of the service.
12. Promote meaningful consultation with young people and their families/carers, ensuring their views inform practice, policy development, and service standards.
13. Contribute to the development of corporate policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the services.
14. Ensure the availability of appropriate out-of-hours support, including participation in the emergency on-call rota.

Qualifications & Experience

1. QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Children and Young People's Residential Management) Wales or NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care - Children and Young People and NVQ Level 4 in Management.
2. Care Council for Wales and CSSIW registration as a registered manager.
3. 5 Years experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting, within the last 10 years, with 2 of those years at a supervisory level.

Core Competencies & Skills

1. Creates and maintains a culture of continuous improvement for the young people, local authorities and the Company.
2. Adapts the provision of services to meet actual and anticipated needs.
3. Sets targets in line with the Company's overall objectives and drives progress towards them.
4. Embraces the accountability associated with the role as a senior professional/supervisor.
5. Demonstrates assured interactions within a wide range of relationships and contexts.
6. Is prepared to challenge and be challenged.
7. Establishes clear lines of communication in all directions and communicates effectively with a broad range of people.
8. Ensures safe working practices are understood and adhered to, and promotes a culture of risk awareness.
9. Reviews existing circumstances and identifies better ways of working.
10. Generates ideas, thinks imaginatively to create improvements.
11. Provides clear direction and goals for the team.
12. Creates a culture of positive personal accountability for results.
13. Is prepared to take action and be accountable.
14. Recognises and manages the implications of own decisions.

Benefits to you:

• Career Progression
• Fully paid induction and training
• 28 days of paid annual leave
• Up to 5 extra days for long service
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Funded opportunities to gain further nationally recognised qualifications
• Company pension scheme

All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

To apply for this role please call Hannah on 02920224755