The Home Manager is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing the assessment / residential service, including the staff, budgets and resources to ensure that the highest possible standards of care and support are delivered and appropriately evidenced.

* To be the Ofsted Registered Manager and hold legal responsibility and accountability for the service

* To act as the senior professional person within the staff team

* To ensure that the care and support provided to the family is of the highest quality and that all needs are met, to support the family in achieving their full potential

* To take the lead in ensuring that all vulnerable adults, children and young people are safeguarded

* To ensure that key stages during a placement e.g. admission and discharge, are properly managed and recorded

* To take the lead in the development, implementation and monitoring of placement plans

* To be responsible for undertaking and reviewing required risk assessments

* To ensure detailed and accurate records are kept on the family files, and that they are distributed to interested parties as appropriate

* To oversee the recording and report writing of staff, and ensure that they are of an acceptable standard

* To take a lead role in any assessments that may be required

* To attend court and give evidence where required

* To work closely with members of the Therapeutic Team to ensure that where necessary, families receive the correct and appropriate support

* To work in close partnership with and maintain positive working relationships with:

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* Social Workers (internal and external)

* Health professionals

* Local authorities

* To promote the health and welfare of families, ensuring all health needs are met

* To ensure effective handovers take place and communication is disseminated throughout the team

* To create a homely and well maintained environment for the residents

* Produce, coordinate and edit reports as required

* To take the lead in ensuring an open culture is created, whereby residents feel that they can complain and that they are listened to