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Children's Home Registered Manager (4 bed home)Location: NottinghamContract Type: Full-time, permanentSpecific Hours: 39 hours per week Salary: Up to £62,200 (includes Ofsted and Occupancy bonuses)Accountable to: Accountable to the Responsible individuals and Operational DirectorsAt Dove Adolescent Services we support young people within our care to develop emotional resilience to achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. The underpinning ethos within our homes is of fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others, to support them within their future transitions into adulthood.We are currently seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager to join our services in Nottingham, looking after our brand new 4 bed home.Main Purpose of JobThe Registered Manager needs to hold accountability and overall responsibility for the day to day management of the home to ensure we deliver a high quality level of care, ensuring the home actively promotes the rights of young people as individuals and provides them with quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.To lead a team of care workers, in conjunction with relevant legislation and guidance to ensure that good outcomes are achieved for young people within the home to meet their physical, psychological, emotional & social development. To contribute to the overall ethos, values and aims of organisation.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for Service and PracticeThe development and delivery of high-quality care in accordance with relevant Legislation, Regulations, including Ofsted SCCIF and The Organisations Policy and Procedures guidelines, showing an awareness to integrate an equal opportunities approach, and working in an anti-discriminatory way and incorporate safeguarding responsibilities.Adherence to all legislative guidelines in respect of Health & Safety and ensure that all staff have adequate working knowledge and training.The keeping of appropriate records relating to both young people and employees and the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems within the organisation.The provision of management information including the collection and return of statistical information as required.To develop and promote new techniques and approaches to childcare provision based in the home and be part of the senior team of the organisation, positively promoting its well-being.To attend, prepare for and chair various meetings both internally and externally.On a rota basis to take on-call responsibilities - if required to undertake sleep in shift to cover shortfalls.The ability to write concise and evaluative reports and oversee all written communication to enable us to sustain the required standards.To be responsible for decision making when appropriate.Oversight of all admissions and discharges to the home.An ability to innovate change and effectively lead a vision in line with the organisational ethos.All Managers will be expected to have a relevant Diploma level 5 or equivalent or be prepared to work towards this.Human Resource ManagementTo be involved in the recruitment of new employees, ensuring all relevant checks are completed.To ensure that all staff are adequately inducted, supervised and appraised in line with the organisational policyTo oversee Continuous professional development of staff team - ensuring all mandatory training requirements are met.To maintain effective Rota's and complete monthly expenses.To undertake the investigation of grievances, complaints, and disciplinary matters (at an appropriate level) in accordance with the Organisational policies and procedures.Management of Physical and Financial ResourcesMonitoring the service budget and all financial transactions, ensuring financial targets are achieved and adhered to.Responsibility for ensuring that the overall maintenance of the service premises and equipment meets requirements. External AffairsTo promote the organisation in a positive way with external agencies, other professionals and members of the general public as requiredTo liaise with commissioners/ referrals manager regarding admissions. To attend and contribute to psychotherapy leadership and management forums and to lead these meetings within team.Required AttributesEnthusiasm in providing the highest quality care and educationExperience of managing a teamComprehensive knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding proceduresFamiliarity with the needs of vulnerable individualsDemonstrate high standards of safe working practiceAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, young people and outside agenciesAbility to maintain emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviourDemonstrate respect for appropriate boundaries and authorityAbility to maintain confidentiality at all timesDemonstrate an understanding and commitment to equal opportunitiesHolds a current UK driving licence / has the use of appropriate transportFlexible and reliableParticipate in management forum and contribute to development of work practice, policies and procedures etc.Benefits25 days per annum plus 8 statutory holidays£3000 Bonus- Outstanding Ofsted ReportFull Occupancy Bonus- £600 a monthOn Call payments- £25 weekday, £35 weekends39 hours full time, sleep in duties required as set out per Rota of home.Some office days will be required to assist in administrative duties Petrol Allowance - Paid when using own car - proof of business insurance must be providedPension - In line with the organisational Pension Scheme and government guidanceDove Adolescent Services Ltd established 1993 provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Child Care Centre Director, Location:Nottingham, ENG-NG7 6HA