Youth Care Manager - Lead Safeguarding & Growth

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bournemouth; In loco; GBP 38.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced Care Manager to lead the daily operations of our service for young people aged 16-18 in Bournemouth.

The role emphasises a safe, stable environment and the development of independence, confidence, and life skills, in line with Ofsted standards and company policy. You will oversee service leadership, safeguarding, and quality assurance, build partnerships with Local Authorities, social workers, CAMHS and education providers, and ensure high

Competenze

• Experience supporting young people aged 16-18.
• Senior or leadership role within supported living or residential care.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and risk management experience.
• Understanding of Ofsted requirements and relevant legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Mansioni

• Oversee the smooth running of the supported living provision on a day-to-day basis.
• Lead and motivate staff teams to deliver high-quality support to young people.
• Manage staffing arrangements, including rotas and shift coverage.
• Carry out regular supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings.
• Support the recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of staff members.
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all young people within the service.
• Ensure support plans, risk assessments, and safety plans are completed and regularly reviewed.
• Encourage young people to build independence, emotional resilience, and everyday life skills.
• Support access to education, training, employment, healthcare, and community activities.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, incidents, missing episodes, and challenging behaviour.
• Ensure the service operates in accordance with Ofsted standards and regulations, and relevant legislation.
• Conduct regular audits and quality assurance checks.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ensure all staff follow company policies and procedures consistently.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Local Authorities, Social Workers, CAMHS, Education providers, Families and external agencies.
• Attend reviews, professional meetings, and safeguarding conferences where required.
• Ensure the home remains safe, welcoming, and suitable for young people.
• Oversee medication procedures and general health & safety compliance.
• Ensure staff are confident in emergency procedures and risk management practices.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisational skills

Risk management

Full UK driving licence

Formazione

Level 3/4/5 Health & Social Care or Leadership & Management

Descrizione del lavoro

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced Care Manager to lead the daily operations of our service for young people aged 16-18 in Bournemouth.

The role emphasises a safe, stable environment and the development of independence, confidence, and life skills, in line with Ofsted standards and company policy. You will oversee service leadership, safeguarding, and quality assurance, build partnerships with Local Authorities, social workers, CAMHS and education providers, and ensure high