Job Description

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Spark of Genius as a Registered Manager and make a lasting impact. 

About Us

Spark of Genius are a leading provider of education and residential care throughout the UK offering individualised pathways to empower and enable children and young people in joint venture with the local council.  As part of the CareTech family, we work collectively to ensure every child receives the opportunities and care they deserve, we do this this with our belief that Every Second Counts!

What We Offer

• £48,650 per annum
• Plus an achievable £5,000 OTE Bonus and
• £5,000 welcome bonus paid on registration
• Comprehensive Induction: To set you up for success
• Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business.
• Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:
• Employee Assistance Service
• Wellbeing Programme
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out
• Long Service Awards

As a Registered Manager of this Children's home you will:

• Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
• Develop a great team: Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people.
• Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive.
• Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their childcare plan.
• Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with National Minimum Standards and the Home’s Statement of Purpose.
• Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people.
• Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to child care planning and review meetings as appropriate.
• Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard.

Essential Requirements and Experience

• SVQ 4/SQF Level 9 Children and Young People and HNC/Academic equivalent qualification that meets SSSC requirements.
• Working towards remaining SSSC conditions eg (Management (PDA), Professional Care qualification (BA Hons Social Care, PDA) with no more than 6 months left to complete.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience at Assistant Manager level or a minimum of 4 yrs experience including a supervisory role/professional role and related experience.
• High standard of reporting and recording. 
• Evidence of undertaking a supervisory role in relation to staff within a residential environment.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Wide knowledge of the needs of children and young people and an understanding of a myriad of intervention strategies. That leads to outcomes to support their individual care plan.
• Working Knowledge of legislation in relation to child care including National Care Standards, Children (Scotland) Act 1995, GIRFEC.
• Understanding the principles of safe guarding and child protection.
• To apply systems and processes within residential homes that are compliant with the national care standards and in line with the Promise.
• Driving License: Full UK required.

?Why Choose Spark of Genius?

At the core of Spark of Genius/CareTech, is our commitment to supporting our amazing Service Users and their families - each with their own needs, aspirations and infinite potential to experience the Extraordinary Every Day!

All of our colleagues – Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech’s goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter.

A career in Care can be life-changing. The chance to make a real, positive difference every day and the opportunity to build experience, skills and recognised qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything we do.As one of Europe’s largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects.

CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. xrlawcv

If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!