Role Purpose:  

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to manage two small Residential Services for one young person in a solo placement / one young person in a non-solo placement with EBD within the West Midlands area.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, direction and management of the residential children’s service, to achieve the highest levels of performance to meet and exceed Serenity Path Care quality standards, resulting in unmatched levels of support provided to our young person.

In addition to this you will be accountable for the delivery of a high quality of service provision, incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of our YP’s in our care to achieve a secure base whilst upholding your duty of care for their protection and support

Person Specification                      

Age: 25years +

As the Registered Manager you will demonstrate ·

To have proven managerial skills in a Residential Care Setting for a minimum 2- 3 years

• Passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for children and young people.
• The ability to manage and support a strong staffing team
• Manage the homes budgets
• Ensure that a high standard of care is maintained at all times
• Compliance with all current legislation relating
• Deliver of childcare that is focused on obtaining the best outcomes for each child and young person within the home.
• Ensure that you and your staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose 
• Understand, update and continuously improve relevant Serenity Path Care documents to include The Statement of Purpose, Young Person’s Guide, policies and practice standards; seeking approval and communicating changes to others as appropriate
• An established record of consistently achieving Good/Outstanding ratings from Ofsted
• Excellent working knowledge of children’s homes national minimum standards and the Children’s Act 2010

Roles & Responsibilities:

Hold a UK Driving License and have access to own vehicle

To be available during on call hours and organisational working patterns

To supervise and mentor your staffing team

Accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home.

Uphold a working knowledge, implement, adhere to and give guidance to other staff on:

• Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, The Children Act 1989 & 2004, Care Standards Act 2000
• Equal Opportunities Policies
• National Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, and Local Authority Child Protection Procedures, and any subsequent changes to said legislation.

Regulation & Safeguarding:

To ensure that the home meets and exceeds the standards and expectations

Ensure the safety of all young people and staff, and that safeguarding practice, procedures and recording meet all current requirements and expectations.

Regularly scan the regulatory Serenity Path Care and maintain up-to-date personal knowledge of all statutory requirements.  

Ensure all quality assurance issues remain a key focus by way of regularly seeking feedback on service provisions    

To investigate complaints and attend community meetings as and when required

Recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns and carrying out health and safety inspections and duties

Understand the importance of planning, monitoring, reviewing, recording keeping and safeguarding in relation to young people Maintaining administrative records

General Technical Competencies

• An established record of consistently achieving Good/Outstanding ratings from Ofsted
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or Equivalent)
• Level 3/4/5 in Health and Social Care
• Excellent working knowledge of children’s homes national minimum standards and the Children’s Act 2010
• Demonstrable skills in Leadership, Safeguarding and Quality Assurance

Staff Engagement / Retention

• Staff morale – ensuring this is at the highest level possible
• Staff efficiency – capable staff with strong ability in both care and achievement

Reporting to: Responsible Individual / Directors

Responsible for: Senior Management Team

Disclosure level: Enhanced DBS