Childcare Manager

2 weeks ago


Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time
Austin Fraser Job Description

**Job Title:** Childcare Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Childcare Manager to lead our residential children's home in Bingley. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care and support for our young people. This is a challenging yet rewarding role that requires strong leadership skills, a passion for childcare, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, social workers, and other stakeholders.

**About the Role:**

As a Childcare Manager, your primary responsibility will be to oversee the day-to-day running of the children's home. This includes ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents, managing staff rotas, and coordinating with social workers to provide individualized support packages. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, monitoring compliance with regulations, and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the smooth operation of the home.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Ensure the Statement of Purpose accurately reflects the ethos and aims of the home, with regular reviews and updates.
* Oversight and assurance of the day-to-day running of the Children's Home and the safety of young people using the services.
* Oversee and sign off Staff Rota in coordination with the Deputy Manager.
* Ensure compliance with Regulations 2015, including Ofsted notifications.
* Coordinate the delivery of individual support packages for children and young people, ensuring care plans meet identified needs and are regularly reviewed.
* Fulfill all requirements under Children's Homes Regulation 2015 and Quality Standards.
* Oversee recruitment and retention of staff to ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and National Minimum Standards.
* Monitor the implementation of Policies and Procedures, ensuring staff adherence and addressing any shortfalls through training, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary procedures.
* Implement a performance management system to audit comprehensively in line with Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, Regulation 44, Ofsted Inspections, and Regulation 45 Reports.
* Proactively resolve complaints at an early stage.
* Manage financial budgets, ensuring service costs are within agreed levels, offer best value, and meet authority and financial regulations.
* Provide effective leadership, management support, supervision, and guidance to all staff employed in the Children's Home.

**Requirements:**

* Understanding and knowledge of safeguarding processes and policies.
* Experience in producing and implementing service plans, service report cards, and service performance reviews.
* Skills in de-escalating challenging behavior.
* Ability to chair meetings in line with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and the Statement of Purpose of the service.
* Participation in monthly Prevention and Placement Management meetings.

**Salary and Benefits:**

The salary range for this position is £38,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities, comprehensive induction programs, and a supportive team environment.
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