Registered Manager – Learning Disabilities – New Home

Blue Mountain Homes Limited; Ollerton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension 3% Employer Pension

28 days including bank holidays, and +

Free DBS Check

Referral programme up to £500

Store discount

Employee Wellbeing service

Therapeutic training for all staff

Monthly Recognition Awards

Job summary

Blue Mountain Homes Limited in Ollerton is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a new four-bed residential home, delivering therapeutic care to young people and guiding them toward independence.

You will oversee care delivery, staff development and placement matching, ensuring compliance with Quality Standards and regulatory authorities while supporting children with autism/ADHD and related needs.

Qualifications

• Two years experience working in a residential children’s home.
• Detailed working knowledge of the Quality Standards for Children’s Homes.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care and Level 4/5 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the best possible outcomes are achieved for the young people.
• Ensuring that a high standard of care is maintained at all times in accordance with the Care Standards and Regulatory Authorities.
• Staff management and professional development.
• Involvement in referral and placement matching process.

Skills

Relationship building

Staff management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

We are opening a new 4 bedded Learning Disability Home in the Ollerton area!

Since 2002, we have been “reaching out and changing lives”. Blue Mountain Homes is an established yet progressive company, operating Residential Children’s Homes and Independent Schools across the UK, expanding into areas of need.

We are looking for an engaging and solution orientated Registered Manager to manage a four bedded home in the Ollerton area. Our vision for this home is to work therapeutically with Young People to expand their skill set and get them ready for independence.

You will be looking after Young People with mild to moderate learning disabilities so experience of working with Autism, ADHD and non-verbal and knowledge of Makaton or PECs is desirable.

Our Values and Ethos

• We believe that all young people deserve to live in a safe and nurturing environment, cared for by a dedicated staff team, who are experienced and well trained.


• The skilled staff recognise the value of building relationships with young people that are respectful, consistent and supportive.


• We provide the safe haven in which the young person can grow physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Our young people may also have complex emotional and behavioural difficulties and challenging behaviours.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Ensuring that the best possible outcomes are achieved for the young people.


• Ensuring that a high standard of care is maintained at all times in accordance with the Care Standards and all concerned Regulatory Authorities


• Staff management and professional development


• Involvement in referral and placement matching process

To Be Considered For The Role You Will Have

• Two years experience working in a residential children’s home.


• Relationship building skills, bringing inspirational care and direction to young people


• Must have the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare/ Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner and have completed or be willing to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.


• A detailed working knowledge of the Quality Standards for Children’s Homes is crucial for this role.

Benefits

• Company pension 3% Employer Pension Contribution


• 28 days including bank holidays, and an extra day per year of service up to 5 year


• Free DBS Check


• Referral programme up to £500


• Store discount


• Employee Wellbeing service


• Therapeutic training for all staff


• Monthly Recognition Awards

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £63, 000 per year dependant on experience and bonuses

A company application form will be required to be fully completed and returned prior to interview. This will be part of the offer process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience

• Residential Child Care: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification

• Manual Drivers Licence (required)


• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (required)


• Level 5 in Leadership and Management (preferred)

Work Authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person