Children's Home Registered Manager (2 bed home) (Barnsley, South Yorkshire)
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Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, UKChildren's Home Registered Manager (2 bed home)Location: BarnsleyContract Type: Full-time, permanentSpecific Hours: 39 hours per weekSalary: Up to £54,600 (includes Ofsted and Occupancy bonuses)Accountable to: Accountable to the Responsible individuals and Operational DirectorsAt Dove Adolescent Services, we provide a safe, nurturing environment for young people from the ages of 8-18 years of age to grow, build emotional resilience, and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering strong, trusting relationships that help guide young people through their journey to adulthoodWe are currently seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager to join our services in Barnsley looking after a 2 bed home.Why Choose Dove?At Dove, we don't just offer jobs, we build careers. Many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers started as Support Workers, and we're proud to help people progress through meaningful training and development.100% of our inspected services are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Join a team that's passionate, ambitious, and driven by positive outcomes. Whether you're qualified, experienced, or just passionate about helping young people, we want to hear from you.Main Purpose of Job:The Registered Manager needs to hold accountability and overall responsibility for the day to day management of the home to ensure we deliver a high quality level of care, ensuring the home actively promotes the rights of young people as individuals and provides them with quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.To lead a team of care workers, in conjunction with relevant legislation and guidance to ensure that good outcomes are achieved for young people within the home to meet their physical, psychological, emotional & social development.To contribute to the overall ethos, values and aims of organisation.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for Service and PracticeThe development and delivery of high-quality care in accordance with relevant Legislation, Regulations, including Ofsted SCIFF and The Organisations Policy and Procedures guidelines, showing an awareness to integrate an equal opportunities approach, and working in an anti-discriminatory way and incorporate safeguarding responsibilities.Adherence to all legislative guidelines in respect of Health & Safety and ensure that all staff have adequate working knowledge and training.The keeping of appropriate records relating to both young people and employees and the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems within the organisation.The provision of management information including the collection and return of statistical information as required.To develop and promote new techniques and approaches to childcare provision based in the home and be part of the senior team of the organisation, positively promoting its well-being.To attend, prepare for and chair various meetings both internally and externally.On a rota basis to take on-call responsibilities - if required to undertake sleep in shift to cover shortfalls.The ability to write concise and evaluative reports and oversee all written communication to enable us to sustain the required standards.To be responsible for decision making when appropriate.Oversight of all admissions and discharges to the home.An ability to innovate change and effectively lead a vision in line with the organisational ethos.All Managers will be expected to have a relevant Diploma level 5 or equivalent or be prepared to work towards this.Human Resource ManagementTo be involved in the recruitment of new employees, ensuring all relevant checks are completed.To ensure that all staff are adequately inducted, supervised and appraised in line with the organisational policyTo oversee Continuous professional development of staff team - ensuring all mandatory training requirements are met.To maintain effective Rota's and complete monthly expenses.To undertake the investigation of grievances, complaints, and disciplinary matters (at an appropriate level) in accordance with the Organisational policies and procedures.Management of Physical and Financial ResourcesMonitoring the service budget and all financial transactions, ensuring financial targets are achieved and adhered to.Responsibility for ensuring that the overall maintenance of the service premises and equipment meets requirements. External AffairsTo promote the organisation in a positive way with external agencies, other professionals and members of the general public as requiredTo liaise with commissioners/ referrals manager regarding admissions. To attend and contribute to psychotherapy leadership and management forums and to lead these meetings within team.Required AttributesEnthusiasm in providing the highest quality care and educationExperience of managing a teamComprehensive knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding proceduresFamiliarity with the needs of vulnerable individualsDemonstrate high standards of safe working practiceAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, young people and outside agenciesAbility to maintain emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviourDemonstrate respect for appropriate boundaries and authorityAbility to maintain confidentiality at all timesDemonstrate an understanding and commitment to equal opportunitiesHolds a current UK driving licence / has the use of appropriate transportFlexible and reliableParticipate in management forum and contribute to development of work practice, policies and procedures etc.What You'll Get in Return:25 days per annum plus 8 statutory holidays£3000 Bonus- Outstanding Ofsted ReportFull Occupancy Bonus- £300 a monthOn Call payments- £25 weekday, £35 weekendsNormal working days are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. However managers are expected to ensure all rota requirements are met for their homes, as such sleep in duties maybe required to support the function of the home where needed.Petrol Allowance- Paid when using own car. Proof of business insurance must be providedPension - In line with the organisational Pension Scheme and government guidanceDove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible individuals, regardless of background. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.TPBN1_UKTJ
- Location:
- Barnsley, South Yorkshire
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Healthcare