Children's Home Manager

4 months ago

Sandwich, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Connect2Kent have an exciting opportunity for experienced Children's Care Home Managers to assist with the running of a brand new Children's Home located in Ash, Kent.

Purpose of the Job:

Assist the Registered Manager in discharging their duties under the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Ofsted Regulations including the quality standards. To lead a staff group of Residential Support Workers, while acting as a corporate parent to the unaccompanied asylum-seeking children we care for, to ensure the children are protected and cared for until they move to a more permanent home.

Main duties and responsibilities:

* Assist the Registered Manager in being responsible for the planned maintenance and development of the living environment to ensure that it meets the requirements of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.

* Establish good professional working relationships with the officers of Ofsted, and Independent Visitors, to ensure that the home cooperates fully with their inspection processes. In the absence of the Registered Manager, you will respond promptly and appropriately to their findings upon receipt.

* Manage day to day operations within the home, to ensure that professional practice is monitored and delivered within the service procedures, which includes responding to safeguarding concerns and following up actions as required.

* Complete a handover meeting at the start of every shift so all Residential Support Workers understand what tasks need to be completed, by who and when, during the shift. Take responsibility for making sure that staff complete their assigned tasks and escalate to the Registered Manager if this is not done.

* Ensure Residential Support Workers maintain records for every child on Liberi so they are clear, accurate and available for review by Social Workers and Managers. Quality assure the records completed by Residential Support Workers.

* Ensure children attend all their appointments and Residential Support Workers complete records for these appointments on the same day. Plan for a Residential Support Worker to attend and contribute to the Child in Care Reviews.

* Complete Incident Reports and submit these to the Registered Manager whenever concerns are raised regarding the behaviours and safety of children, staff or a third party.

* Assist the Registered Manager with availability of bedrooms at the home to make sure there is available beds for new arrivals on a daily basis.

* Ensure Residential Support Workers complete checklists of children's belongings and room both on arrival and departure from the home. Including accurately accounting for any money taken or added to the home accounts.

* Complete a weekly activity planner so children have stimulating and meaningful learning activities alongside education. Ensure Residential Support Workers encourage children's engagement in activities.

* Work shift patterns as needed to monitor, feedback, and ensure ongoing effective implementation and integrity of practice by the team.

* Promote equality and anti-discriminatory behavior with children and staff. Encourage all to express their wishes and feelings.

* Complete regular formal supervision and practice development plans with the Residential Support Workers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent or NVQ Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People.
Evidence of relevant professional development

Pay: £17.07 per hour.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

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