Child Care Service Lead

2 weeks ago


Macclesfield, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Cheshire East Council Full time

The Cheshire East Council is committed to providing high-quality care services for children and young people.

Job Overview

This role involves leading a team of staff to ensure the delivery of exceptional child-centred care in a residential setting.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a team to provide safe and stable environments for children, ensuring they receive high-quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care.
  • Develop and maintain stimulating environments that promote children's growth and development.
  • Allocate tasks, prioritize work, and monitor team performance to identify areas for improvement and development.
  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of resident children, encouraging positive behaviour and managing challenging situations.
  • Work with partners and agencies to deliver integrated services that improve outcomes for cared-for children and young people.
  • Maintain effective record-keeping systems to report on progress and performance as required.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for the home, involving stakeholders to ensure the service meets children's needs.
  • Manage delegated budgets and seek funding to support individual care plans.
  • Delegate responsibility to staff to maintain computerized care plans and reports.
  • Respond to internal and external inspections, audits, complaints, and investigations.
  • Represent the service, liaising with statutory bodies, local authorities, inspection bodies, and other professionals.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Confident understanding of legislation, regulations, and departmental policies.
  • Ability to lead and manage a team to achieve high-quality care standards.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £39,186 - £45,291 per annum, depending on experience. As a member of our team, you will benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.



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