Youth Care Development Specialist

2 days ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Nexgen Locum Full time

About Nexgen Locum

Nexgen Locum is a dedicated provider of comprehensive residential services for young people aged 7-17 with learning disabilities and associated challenging behavior. Our mission is to provide high-quality care and support to help our residents achieve their full potential.

Job Description

The Residential Services Manager will be responsible for leading our team and ensuring the physical, social, and emotional care and development of our residents. This will involve developing and implementing a service development plan, assessing and reviewing the risks and needs of our residents, and providing high-quality support and transition services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a service development plan to ensure high-quality, clinically informed practices.
  • Assess, review, and update the risks and needs of all children and young people in residence.
  • Provide high-quality support and transition services aligned with service specifications and local authority placement plans.
  • Coordinate service provision, offering support, advice, and coaching to the staff team.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment, ensuring the building is well-maintained, and repair issues are promptly addressed.
  • Liaise with regulatory organizations regarding the management of the home.
  • Adhere to financial and administrative procedures, working within a set budget.
  • Safeguard children and young people through sound management strategies and collaboration with external agencies.
  • Support staff in achieving the highest standards of care.
  • Coordinate and monitor casework, administrative functions, and staff rotas.
  • Manage the Care/Support Workers and Care/Support Assistants within the client's group.
  • Promote and facilitate a range of inclusion opportunities and activities for children and young people.

Requirements

  • A driving licence is preferred but not required.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.
  • High level of emotional intelligence and empathy.
  • Sound knowledge of child development and safeguarding principles.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of £45,000 per year.
  • A company pension scheme.
  • Free parking on site.


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