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Registered Children's Home Manager
Job summary
A children's welfare organization in Nuneaton is looking for a Registered Children's Home Manager to oversee the management and welfare of the residential home. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, leading and supporting staff, and safeguarding children's well-being. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of child development, and excellent organizational capabilities. The position offers the opportunity to positively impact young lives through quality care and operational management.
Qualifications
- Experience in leading and managing teams in a care setting.
- Deep understanding of child development and safeguarding.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities in dynamic situations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage staff team, providing training and support.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Protect the welfare of children and young people under care.
- Oversee day-to-day operations and make strategic decisions.
- Build relationships with local authorities and agencies.
- Manage financial resources and staffing needs.
- Foster a high-quality care culture.
- Implement quality assurance for continuous improvement.
Skills
As a Registered Children's Home Manager you will be responsible for the overall management and welfare of the children's residential home, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (like Ofsted), leading and supporting staff, safeguarding children, and overseeing day‑to‑day operations. Key duties include managing the team, ensuring high‑quality care and positive outcomes for young people, preparing for and handling regulatory inspections, and collaborating with other agencies.
- Leadership and Staff Management: Lead, inspire, and manage the staff team, providing ongoing training, support, and development to ensure the highest standards of care.
- Ensuring Compliance and Standards: Maintain the home's compliance with regulatory standards, including Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted quality standards.
- Child Safeguarding and Welfare: Protect the physical, emotional, psychological, and social development of all children and young people in the home's care.
- Operational Management: Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the home, including strategic decision‑making for operational improvements.
- Liaising with Agencies: Work with and build strong relationships with other professionals and agencies, such as local authorities, social work teams, and schools.
- Financial and Resource Management: Identify staffing needs and contribute to effective resource management within the home; have experience and skills to negotiate fees with local authorities.
- Promoting Positive Culture: Foster an organisational culture that emphasises a high quality of care and promotes positive outcomes for the young people.
- Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes and monitor the service to ensure continuous improvement and the achievement of good or outstanding ratings.
- Leadership & Communication: Strong ability to motivate, inspire, and communicate effectively with staff, children, and external stakeholders.
- Child Development & Safeguarding: A deep understanding of child development and safeguarding principles is crucial.
- Adaptability & Problem‑Solving: The ability to adapt to changing situations and effectively solve problems to meet the unique needs of each child.
- Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational skills to manage the complex operations of a children's home.
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