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At 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 Doncaster, looking after our brand new 4 bed home.
Job Responsibility:
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
To lead a team of care workers
The development and delivery of high-quality care in accordance with relevant Legislation, Regulations, including Ofsted SCCIF
Adherence to all legislative guidelines in respect of Health & Safety
The keeping of appropriate records relating to both young people and employees
The provision of management information including the collection and return of statistical information
To develop and promote new techniques and approaches to childcare provision based in the home
To attend, prepare for and chair various meetings both internally and externally
On a rota basis to take on-call responsibilities
The ability to write concise and evaluative reports and oversee all written communication
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
To be involved in the recruitment of new employees
To ensure that all staff are adequately inducted, supervised and appraised
To oversee Continuous professional development of staff team
To maintain effective Rota's and complete monthly expenses
To undertake the investigation of grievances, complaints, and disciplinary matters
Monitoring the service budget and all financial transactions
Responsibility for ensuring that the overall maintenance of the service premises and equipment meets requirements
To promote the organisation in a positive way with external agencies
To liaise with commissioners/ referrals manager regarding admissions
To attend and contribute to psychotherapy leadership and management forums
Requirements:
Enthusiasm in providing the highest quality care and education
Experience of managing a team
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures
All Managers will be expected to have a relevant Diploma level 5 or equivalent or be prepared to work towards this
What we offer:
25 days per annum plus 8 statutory holidays
£3000 Bonus- Outstanding Ofsted Report
Full Occupancy Bonus- £600 a month
On Call payments- £25 weekday, £35 weekends
39 hours full time, sleep in duties required
Some office days will be required to assist in administrative duties
Petrol Allowance - Paid when using own car - proof of business insurance must be provided
Pension - In line with the organisational Pension Scheme and government guidance