Residential Children's Home Director

2 days ago

Wickford, Essex, United Kingdom P4 Recruitment Ltd Full time
Job Title: Residential Children's Home Manager

P4 Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dedicated and experienced Residential Children's Home Manager to oversee the effective operation and management of a residential children's home. As the Residential Children's Home Manager, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the home operates in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice guidelines, focusing on providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for all children.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Overall Management: Responsible for the overall management and smooth running of the home, ensuring it operates in line with regulatory standards, organisational policies, and best practices.
  • Staff Leadership and Supervision: Lead and supervise a team of residential support workers, ensuring they are well-trained, motivated, and equipped to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
  • Care Planning and Implementation: Develop and implement individual care plans for each child or young person in consultation with relevant stakeholders such as social workers, parents, and guardians.
  • Safeguarding and Child Protection: Maintain a safe and secure home environment, always adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the home complies with all relevant legislation, regulations, and inspection frameworks, including those set out by Ofsted.
  • Budget Management: Manage the budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated appropriately while maintaining financial sustainability.
  • Partnership Working: Establish and maintain effective partnerships with external agencies and professionals, including local authorities, health services, schools, and community organisations.
  • Quality Assurance and Improvement: Implement systems for monitoring and evaluating the quality of care. Take proactive measures to continuously improve standards and outcomes for children and young people.
  • Supporting Transitions: Support children and young people in transitioning into and out of the home, ensuring continuity of care and support through collaboration with relevant agencies.
Person Specification:
  • Qualifications and Education:
    • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services, or equivalent, or the willingness to work towards it.
    • Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development.
  • Experience:
    • Essential Requirement: 5 years of experience working with children in a residential care environment in the last five years, with at least one year as a registered manager.
    • Management Experience: Proven leadership in managing residential children's homes, including staff management and service delivery.
    • Safeguarding Expertise: Extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding children and young people, ensuring compliance with regulations.
    • Person-Centred Care: Ability to develop and implement individualised care plans tailored to the needs of residents.
    • Team Leadership: Strong skills in team management, fostering a positive team culture, and promoting professional development.
    • Partnership Working: Ability to collaborate effectively with external agencies, professionals, and stakeholders.
    • Quality Assurance: Experience in monitoring and improving the quality of care and support services provided.
    • Crisis Management: Ability to manage emergencies and ensure the safety and well-being of residents.
    • Financial Management: Competence in managing budgets, resources, and financial sustainability.
    • Equality and Diversity: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the residential setting.
    • Educational Support: Dedication to supporting children's and young people's educational attainment and personal development.

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