Registered Children's Home Manager

6 days ago


Swanley, United Kingdom J and R Care Ltd Full time

The Registered Manager is accountable for delivering high quality care to the children and young people resident within the home. This means that they are responsible for delivery of all care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home, and all day to day management matters. They are accountable to the Responsible Individual of the home and the Directors of the company.

They will demonstrate the ability to build on the well-established principles and practice standards existing within the company and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of childcare standards.

The Registered Manager is responsible for delivering childcare that is focussed on obtaining the best outcomes for each child and young person within the home. Consequently, they are expected to demonstrate practical leadership in childcare, as well as organise and support staff to provide the best possible care for each child and young person. This involves being personally available, as well as the supervision and mentoring of staff, organisation of work patterns, facilitation of care focussed training, and accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home.

As this is a vital role in the lives of children and young people cared for at the home, it requires an active and long term commitment. The Responsible Individual and Directors work closely with each Registered Manager, assisting them to provide high quality care.

While the Registered Manager is employed for 40 hours per week, they are expected to arrange their own work rota which may involve evening, weekend and sleeping-in duties. They are expected to organise their time so that within their hours all work is completed in a timely manner. The Registered Manager is wholly responsible for ensuring an appropriate staff presence to meet the childcare needs of the children and young people in the home and to work in accordance with Children Homes Regulations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Ensure the effective implementation of the Children Act 1989 and the accompanying guidance and Children Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards for Children's homes 2015.

Ensure that any matters relating to child protection are managed in line with current legislation, national standards and best safeguarding practice.

Be the Safeguarding lead for the company and undertake all relevant training associated with this role.

Maintain the highest possible standards of childcare and ensure that each child and young person's agreed placement plan is fully implemented.

Mentor and support the Assistant Manager and/or Senior Residential Childcare Workers in provision of best possible childcare practices.

To achieve the best outcomes for all children and young people, ensure that the home is managed effectively and efficiently in a warm and caring manner.

Ensure the Senior and Residential Childcare staff are focussed on providing the best childcare for the children and young people.

Ensure full participation and co-operation with J&R Care's Quality Assurance systems, including taking responsibility for all duties associated with regulatory compliance. This includes the annual inspection process.

Budget managing. - This must, as a minimum, meet with Children's Homes Regulations and National Minimum Standards and work in liaison with the Directors to manage effectively the resources provided.

Supervise and support the staff group ensuring that the team are developed appropriately to meet the specific needs of children and young people in the home.

To ensure effective communication to all staff through written information, team briefings and management meetings.

With the Assistant Manager and/or Seniors, ensure that staff supervision continues to support both childcare delivery and staff development.

Develop personal development plans for all staff

Complete probationary and annual performance appraisals for all staff to ensure that they are able to continue to provide appropriate levels of childcare.

Rota Management

Undertake any other duties that may be required.

To implement the Health & Safety policies and ensure that all staff are aware of all Health & Safety procedures.

To undertake risk assessments as appropriate.

Ensure that all incidents/accidents are recorded and reported according to procedures.

To undertake fire drills and tests in accordance with procedure and record the necessary data.



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