Responsible Individual & Head of Children’s Residential Services

• Position: Responsible Individual & Head of Children’s Residential Services
• Salary: £51,000 - £53,000 per annum (depending on experience) + bonus scheme based on performance
• Location: Enfield
• Contract: Permanent, Full-time
• Monday- Friday, 37.5 hours per week/ 9am-5:30pm
• *Please note, some flexibility is required depending on the needs and requirements of the Home

Responsible Individual & Head of Children’s Residential Services:

• Do you have a strong understanding of the Children’s Home sector and a proven track record of manging and developing teams?
• Have you previously managed a busy children’s home before and preferably have some experience working as a Responsible Individual?
• Do you have a Minimum Level 5 NVQ in Health and Social Care/Or equivalent?
• Are you experienced managing and leading a team?
• Would you be confident ensuring the home is compliant with all relevant legislation and regulations?
• Do you have previous experience ensuing that our client is fully prepared and ready for regular Ofsted inspections and other stakeholders?
• Are you experienced ensuring that all documentation such as Care Plans and EHC plans are up to date and implemented?
• Does the opportunity to work for a growing, friendly, entrepreneurial social enterprise spark you interest?

If you answer 'YES’ to some of the above, then please get in touch with the smart10 team today…

Our Client:

Our client is a unique organisation which provides a wide range of humanistic and caring services for Children and young people who are looking for a responsible individual to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Children’s Home, ensuring that it complies with all relevant regulations and standards. You will also be responsible for representing the agency to Ofsted and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Children’s Home sector and a proven track record of managing and developing teams. You will also be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Home is compliant with all relevant legislation and regulations and remains up to date with any changes
• Supervise, support, and hold to account the Registered Manager
• Ensure the child placed in the home is receiving a standard of care that is compliant with the Homes Statement of Purpose and Function and Children’s Guide
• Visit the home regularly to establish a meaningful relationship and understand the needs of each child placed
• Ensure all documentation such as their Care Plans and EHC plans are up to date and implemented
• Ensure the external monitoring of practice within the Home through your supervision of the Registered Manager, scrutiny of the Regulation 44 and 45 reports and any other reports relating to the Home, including Ofsted inspections and compliance visits with local authorities
• Attend children and staff meetings periodically
• Maintain your own CPD and attend and evaluate the delivery of training to staff for effectiveness
• Ensure and evidence that all staff are sufficiently and appropriately trained, and can evidence the relevant skills and experiences to undertake the roles. Ensure they all undertake CPD and keep abreast of new legislation and practice
• Develop and establish provision for care, accommodation, and support through working with existing partners and building links with other partners and agencies as appropriate
• Ensure that there is effective management and resource allocation within the context of placement matching and stability
• Ensure the Home is fully prepared and ready for regular Ofsted inspections
• Ensure that electronic and paper administration systems are current and appropriate, that recorded information is accurate and that timely data is provided by the Registered Manager
• Assist in the appointment of staff and oversee Induction, Discipline, Capability and Grievance procedures.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Promotes the need for change and acts as a role model for change
• Positive, committed, adaptable, thorough and confident approach
• Ability to work to deadlines and to motivate others to work effectively and demonstrate a duty of care
• Committed to diversity in service delivery and employment
• Innovative and creative approach to service development and value
• Desirable Customer- and Communities- focussed
• Personal integrity
• Drive and self-motivation - "can do" attitude
• Sound analysis and decision-making in dealing with complex service delivery and/or policy development matters.

Qualifications Essential

• Minimum Level 5 NVQ in Health and Social Care/Or equivalent
• Educated to Degree Level preferred
• Evidence of work-related continuing management development

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme based on performance
• Access to company health club
• Government Pension scheme
• Business mileage reimbursement scheme

Please note that Smart10 Recruitment Group is serving as an employment agency/business for this opportunity. Your application will be thoroughly reviewed in comparison to other candidates, and if you are shortlisted, we will contact you directly soon.

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