Healthcare and Social Care

Are you a dedicated and passionate leader in children's residential care, ready to make a significant impact on young lives? Ainsworth Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading and well-established provider of residential care for young people, renowned for fostering appropriate relationships and supporting young individuals in developing emotional resilience as they transition into adulthood.

We are currently seeking a Children’s Home Registered Manager to lead a vital 2-bed home in Barnsley. This is an incredible opportunity to shape a nurturing environment where young people can achieve their full potential.

About the Organisation

Our client's ethos is rooted in providing a holistic approach to care, ensuring young people are supported to develop emotional resilience and achieve their full potential. They pride themselves on fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others, guiding them through crucial transitions into adulthood.

Main Purpose of the Job

As the Registered Manager, you will hold overall accountability and responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home. Your leadership will ensure the delivery of high-quality care, actively promoting the rights of young people as individuals and providing excellent care in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. You will lead a team of care workers, in line with relevant legislation and guidance, to achieve positive outcomes for young people, supporting their physical, psychological, emotional, and social development. You will also contribute significantly to the overall ethos, values, and aims of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Service and Practice Oversight:

• Develop and deliver high-quality care, adhering to relevant legislation, regulations (including Ofsted SCIFF), and organisational policies.

• Ensure integration of an equal opportunities approach, working in an anti-discriminatory way, and incorporating safeguarding responsibilities.

• Maintain strict adherence to all legislative guidelines for Health & Safety, ensuring all staff are adequately trained.

• Manage appropriate records for young people and employees, implementing robust monitoring and evaluation systems.

• Provide essential management information, including statistical data.

• Develop and promote new childcare techniques, actively contributing to the senior team and promoting the organisation's well-being.

• Prepare for, attend, and chair various internal and external meetings.

• Participate in a rota for on-call responsibilities, including covering sleep-in shifts if required due to shortfalls.

• Write concise and evaluative reports, overseeing all written communication to maintain required standards.

• Exercise appropriate decision-making authority.

• Oversee all admissions and discharges to the home.

• Drive innovative change and effectively lead a vision aligned with the organisational ethos.

• Commit to working towards a relevant Diploma Level 5 or equivalent if not already held.

Human Resource Management:

• Participate in the recruitment of new employees, ensuring all relevant checks are completed.

• Ensure all staff receive adequate induction, supervision, and appraisals in line with organisational policy.

• Oversee Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for the staff team, ensuring all mandatory training requirements are met.

• Maintain effective rotas and complete monthly expenses.

• Undertake investigations for grievances, complaints, and disciplinary matters (at an appropriate level) in accordance with organisational policies.

Management of Physical and Financial Resources:

• Monitor the service budget and all financial transactions, ensuring financial targets are achieved and adhered to.

• Take responsibility for ensuring the overall maintenance of the service premises and equipment meets requirements.

External Affairs:

• Promote the organisation positively with external agencies, other professionals, and the general public.

• Liaise with commissioners and referrals managers regarding admissions.

• Attend and contribute to psychotherapy leadership and management forums, leading these meetings within your team.