Responsible for the management of designated Children’s home: 

• Manage the residential home to the highest of standards and ensure the smooth running of the home. 
• Operate, run and manage a newly renovated 3 person occupancy in line with organisational policies and Ofsted inspectorates.
• Ensure all policies, risk assessments and procedures in relation to children, staff and others (professionals & visitors) are implemented. 
• Ensure the implementation of all designated areas of the Young Person’s (YP) care plan in accordance with OFSTED standards, regulations and the YP’s LAC plans. 
• Check and monitor all staff records in relation to daily tasks, housekeeping and health and hygiene. 
• Ensure preparation for internal and external audit and inspection purposes. 
• Carry out all other duties as deemed necessary to ensure the highest standards of care at all times. 
• Ensure the health and safety of all YP’s, staff and visitors to the home by conducting and responding to regular hazard and risk assessments. 
• Attend or designate attendance to appropriate staff members for the attendance of all relevant Young Person care planning, reviews and meetings. 
• Attend LAC, risk management, education and other meetings concerning the child in accordance with their care plan. 
• Ensure professional standards in line with individual and team performance plans. 

What criteria you need to meet for the role: 

• Level 5 Leadership and Management (Children and Young People) qualification is Essential. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience managing Children's Residential services. 
• Good knowledge of relevant childcare legislation. 
• Be committed in promoting anti-discriminatory practice and setting good examples of practice within the workplace. 
• Prepared to take off-duty calls in emergency situations. 
• Attend reviews and care-planning meetings. 
• Driving license is essential. 

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Benefits: 

Ofsted Registration Bonus

Ofsted Grading Bonus

21 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Continual Training

Full staffing structure in place including HR and safeguarding

Company Pension Scheme

Meals provided on shift

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