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Looking for an exciting new opportunity…... ONLY 3-6 MONTHS CARE EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Registered Manager

JOB PURPOSE:          You will be responsible for the running of a Registered Children's home and to ensure and be responsible for the provision of the care to each individual young person, in accordance with their care plan, agreed objectives, standards, policies and procedures.

This is a senior management role and the post holder must demonstrate high levels of professionalsm, competence and leadership and be able to confidently represent the organisation in a wide range of professional settings.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

Diploma Level 5 Leadership & Management

You will ideally already possess the Registered Manager's Award or Diploma Level 5 achieved within the relevant care environment.  Our values include a clear commitment to continuous improvement and therefore, evaluation and feedback are important to this role.  You will need to be able to communicate and build relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external and have a flexible attitude to working in a growth environment.  In addition, strong management and IT skills are required.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Registered Manager will be required to demonstrate high levels of professionalism and competency within their day-to-day duties within the placement and when representing the Company externally.
• The RM will be a member of the company Senior Management Team, and be able to confidently participate in regular meetings and other SMT projects.
• Is responsible for the management and supervision of Deputy Manager(s), Team Leaders and Residential Support Worker team and any ancillary staff, along with the day-to-day supervisory responsibilities of those staff so decided by the Directors. Good listening and communication skills. The ability to read, process and analyse large amounts of complex and sometimes distressing information.  The ability to make an assessment and to form a view, based on the written and verbal information.  The ability to use personal and/or professional knowledge and experience to contribute to discussions and decision-making in a balanced and informed manner.
• The RM will contribute to the referral assessment process of young people, conducting relevant assessments, matching, placement offers and planned admissions to the home.
• The RM is expected to work flexible hours to meet the changing needs within the home.
• The RM must maintain a Rota to ensure there is sufficient staff coverage at all levels, within the agreed limit, to maintain the efficient and safe running of the home for the other members of staff which, while meeting the home's needs must reflect the requirements for all staff to have adequate and sufficient time off duty for themselves and fulfill their individual contractual obligations to the company.  You are required as part of your normal duties to be "on call" in order to provide out of hours cover to deal with emergencies. You will receive no additional pay for being on call as it is considered part of your normal duties remunerated for by your annual salary.

• The RM needs to identify any deficits in care and the training needs of the staff and liaise with QA Manager.
• The RM is required to provide training as identified to the staff group on a formal and informal basis.
• The RM will look after the management of the home, including the day-to-day running and the quality of life enjoyed by the young people and needs to demonstrate high levels of team leadership and staff co-ordination and needs to be a role model of excellence for staff.
• The RM will be responsible for all quality of care processes within the home, including the young people's risk assessments, care plans and progress reports.
• The RM will ensure that close links are maintained with all local safeguarding professionals, including the Local Authority Designated Officer, and that the shared protocols are followed in the event of ant safeguarding concerns.
• The RM will ensure that the home is running fully in line with it's Statement of Purpose.
• The RM will provide effective leadership to the staff within the home, through demonstrating excellent role modeling, mentorship, supervision and professional development reviews for all staff.
• In accordance with Regulation 45, the RM will conduct regular quality reviews of the home and identify trends and other aspects for development.
• The RM will be able to take responsibility for managing quality reviews and inspections, including those conducted by the Regulation 44 inspector, local authority Quality Assurance officers, and Ofsted/CQC.
• The RM will undertake an annual location assessment of the home in close liaison with local professional stakeholders.
• The RM will take a proactive approach to the development of the home, in line with the Service Development Plan, Placement Development Plan, Stakeholder Views audits and Complaint / Compliment procedures.
• Ensure that the staff, DM, Team Leader and Residential Support Workers (including their relief workers) are kept fully conversant by guidance, instruction and practice with all aspects of managing the home, so that they are able to take proper charge of the home in the normal course of their duties.
• Ensure that there is a monthly team meeting at the home and that staff attendance is optimal.
• Ensure that there are efficient and known channels of communication for the proper dissemination of information, instructions and reporting back within the home and that all staff are fully conversant with their duties, rights and levels of respons