Registered Manager

Reporting to: Operations Director, Area Managers and Company Directors.

Responsible for: Day to day operation of the home.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year's experience of supervising and managing professional staff.

A minimum of 2 years experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting within the last 5 years.

Must hold or be working toward a recognised professional qualification relevant to working with children and young people. Regulation 28 of the Children's Homes, (England) Regulations 2015 requires a Registered Manager to obtain Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care or an equivalent qualification.

A mature and levelheaded attitude is a necessity of the Registered Manager, as is the ability to communicate excellently, both verbally and in writing. You must be able to prioritise your work, work independently when required and maintain records and file notes. Teamwork is an essential element of the Registered Manager's role and applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and possess leadership skills.

You must hold a full driving license and have the use of a vehicle. Applicants should have an exemplary disciplinary record, be reliable, trustworthy, and of good character and integrity, with a good attendance record.

The Care Home Limited is committed to providing quality services that are sensitive to the individual needs of the young person placed.

The Care Home is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to achieving equality of opportunity, in both services to the young person in its care and its employment of people. Meadows Care expects all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work.

The Care recognises its responsibility to provide working environments in line with health and safety legislation and that of its staff, to ensure that any matters of concern are brought to the attention of the relevant senior staff and appropriate action is taken.

Leadership and People Management

To attend “A Fit Person's” interview with Ofsted to enable registration.

To lead by example and develop effective teams within the home(s).

Develop a positive working environment which nurtures and rewards good practice through a programme of training and development.

Ensure homes are prepared for Ofsted Inspections.

To complete assessments and specific work relating to the Diploma Level 3 and the Apprenticeship programme for all relevant staff.

Provide regular supervision and annual appraisals to Deputy Managers and other employees in line with company procedures and standards.

Monitor staff sickness, taking action to address any concerns or issues. Ensuring the HR Toolkit is kept up to date.

To ensure good quality working relationships are built and maintained between staff and the young people they are supporting.

Ensure a range of meetings take place that include young people as well as staff.

Work with the Recruitment Manager/ HR to ensure the recruitment and retention of staff with a positive value base and person-centred approach.

Provide support and guidance to the staff teams.

Ensure staff attend all mandatory and refresher training.

Where necessary ensure all disciplinary and grievance procedures are carried out in line with Company policy and statutory requirements.

To ensure sickness is appropriately addressed, and back to work and welfare meetings are conducted within a timely manner.

To manage change effectively and relay the information to staff in a positive manner.

Provide regular On Call cover as part of a rota basis.

Ensure staff adhere to policies and procedures, statutory guidance and all other legislation.

Complete Missing From Home Interviews with young people after any missing incidents.

Quality Management

Ensure the home is run in line with statutory and policies and procedures.

Ensure processes are in place and adhered to in line with the requirements of the current legislation.

To oversee and monitor the homes use of the Clear Care Software.

To ensure monthly monitoring reflects best practice, including all Regulation reports, and that all reports are completed and shared with relevant organisations within timescales.

Staff

To manage staff on a day-to-day basis in all areas of residential childcare work, including the following:

* To participate in staff recruitment.

* To monitor the development of staff.

* To induct new staff into the team and daily duties of the home, support and assess new staff with their induction standards.

* To identify staff training needs.

* To monitor and develop members of staff's skills and expertise in childcare.

* To be responsible for maintaining staff rota's, ensuring adequate cover at all times, and managing staff contracted hours of work.

* To facilitate monthly staff meetings.

* To ensure that staff maintain client confidentiality at all times, as laid down in Meadows Care Policy.

* To promote a work environment, that supports and encourages staff members to work to their full potential.

* To be available for ad-hoc supervision of staff.

To supervise care staff formally and regularly, and complete probationary packs, annual appraisals.

Terms and conditions

* Probationary period. All positions are subject to an initial probationary period, of six months. Successful completion of the probationary period is subject to continuous, satisfactory performance and attendance at any training required.

* Annual leave. Entitlement for permanent staff is 27 days per year, plus Bank and Public holidays. (Unless the post holder is on call.)

* Rate of pay. basic salary is £45,000 (dependent upon experience), earnings up to £50,800 with specific bonuses.

* Hours of work. Your hours of work are those required to carry out your duties to the satisfaction of the company, and as necessitated by the needs of the business, plus On-Call duties.

* Pension scheme. Meadows Care offers membership of a stakeholder pension scheme, which staff are eligible to join after three months' service.

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