Residential Care Manager

Prior's Court Foundation; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading youth care organization in Thatcham is seeking a Residential Care Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional support to autistic young people. This crucial role involves overseeing the health and wellbeing of residents while ensuring the implementation of autism-friendly practices. The candidate must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management and have experience in autism care. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £39,000 to £48,500 per annum with numerous employee benefits, including comprehensive training and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Comprehensive training opportunities

5% pension contribution

33 days holiday per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Employee Benefits

Employee Recognition Schemes

Long Service Awards

Free flu vaccinations

Electric Car Scheme

Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in autism/learning disabilities with line management experience.
• Strong knowledge of national regulations.
• Experience working with children/young adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health, wellbeing, and development of young people in care.
• Lead a team of autism practitioners.
• Implement autism-friendly strategies for support.
• Conduct regular reviews of young people's progress.
• Safeguard the welfare of young people by adhering to protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team Management

Knowledge of Autism

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for supporting young people autistic young people with complex needs? We are looking for a Residential Care Manager to lead, guide, and inspire a team of in delivering exceptional care and learning for the young people in our care.

Please note: a holder of a full UK driving licence is preferred for this role.

Key job information :

Salary

£39,000 to £48,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

Hours :

37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year

Contract type :

Permanent

About the Residential Care Manager role

As a Residential Care Manager, you will oversee the health, wellbeing, and development of the young people in your care. You will lead a team of autism practitioners, ensuring high-quality, autism-friendly strategies and practices are implemented in their daily support. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding your team to exceed the care and learning standards as outlined by Ofsted and CQC.

With a focus on the holistic development of each young person, you will help them thrive by ensuring their individual needs are met and by creating a safe and supportive environment. As part of your role, you will also provide leadership in risk management, health and safety, and staff development, ensuring a positive and empowering work environment for your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, line manage, coach, and mentor a team of autism professionals.
• Support the recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of staff.
• Ensure effective monitoring and management of staff attendance, performance, and wellbeing.
• Oversee the implementation of autism-friendly strategies to support young people’s learning and wellbeing.
• Support young people in developing their individual and group timetables.
• Conduct regular reviews of young people’s progress and wellbeing, ensuring they receive high-quality, personalised care.
• Safeguard the welfare of young people by ensuring safety protocols and safeguarding procedures are adhered to.
• Manage the completion and accuracy of young people’s care plans and personal information in our database.
• Ensure the safe management of young people’s personal belongings and finances.
• Foster positive relationships with young people’s families and key stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or equivalent).
• Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care is highly desirable.
• At least two years of experience in autism / learning disabilities, with previous line management experience, including performance management.
• Experience working with children / young adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions is highly desirable.
• Coaching & Mentoring qualification (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of national and regulations.

Benefits

We have a wide range of employee benefits, such as :

• Comprehensive training opportunities
• A pension scheme, with a contribution of 5% from Prior’s Court of your basic salary
• 33 days of holiday per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for advice, information and support
• Access to our Flexible Employee Benefits and Discount Platform
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Long Service Awards
• Free on-site flu vaccinations
• Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing programme

FAQs

Can Prior’s Court support with visa sponsorship?

No, unfortunately we are unable to support with visa sponsorship.

What pre-employment checks can I expect?

All offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks. These include references, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, proof of right to work in the UK, and any other relevant clearances.

How soon are being offered the role can I start?

All new staff will join our induction programme when they start at Prior’s Court. You will be booked onto the induction once you have completed all pre-employment checks.

How to apply

We're excited about the possibility of you joining the team at Prior's Court! To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the young people we support, all offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks. These include references, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, proof of right to work in the UK, and any other relevant clearances. Once all pre-employment checks are in place we will be able to issue your start date and contract, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation throughout this process.

Please review the application documents below, then. The recruitment team will be in touch within three working days.

All positions at Prior's Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents. Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Prior’s Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles.

The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior’s Court a special place to work.

We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.