Registered Manager - Young People - Aigburth

Lucam Consultancy ,
Liverpool, Merseyside
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Registered Manger to manage a specialist provision supporting young people with difficulties including identity, self-confidence and weight management difficulties based in Aigburth Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum – Dependant on experience Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm – You may be required to work outside of these hours when necessary Location: Aigburth You will be working within a Residential Home that provides a safe, consistent and therapeutic environment for young people aged 10-18. You will be working using a CBT approach with the young people. You will be experienced with supporting young people with EBD and other complex needs within a residential setting. The home is a specialist provision working with young people struggling with identity, self-confidence and weight management difficulties. Our service is within Residential Children's Homes, providing education, support and guidance. The role: · You will have previous experience of residential childcare management, with an in-depth knowledge of the legislative and guidance framework, as well as a longing to making a difference to lives of young people in care. · You will have the ability to manage and lead a team of staff to deliver care in line with the company’s vision of “acting as a good parent should”. · You will be required to work on the on-call rota · You will recognise your responsibility to safeguard the young people in our care. · Ensure that each young person has a relevant plan which reflects his/her care, education, social, emotional, cultural, and therapeutic and health needs. · Ensure that the placement plan is regularly reviewed · Allocate a Key Worker for each young person with the principal responsibility of implementing the childcare plan · Develop quality assurance measures to ensure these standards are maintained · Attending formal meetings and preparing formal reports · Have knowledge of child development and appreciation of the needs of children and young people · Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the needs of the home · Ensure the budgets are managed effectively and the use of all finances are properly monitored and reported upon Requirements: · You will hold a Level 4/5 Diploma in Health & Social Care or higher/equivalent combined with a leadership and management qualification and be willing to complete the Registered Managers Award within 12- months of taking up the post if you do not already hold. · Level 3 Children and Young People qualification · 2 years’ experience working in a senior position within a support environment with Children, Young People and Families. · Working knowledge of issues within children's social work including childcare legislation. · Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with young people and professionals · Enthusiastic in your approach to tough challenges. · Assertive in difficult situations · Able to remain calm under pressure. · A strong communicator with great interpersonal skills. Benefits: · Highly competitive salary scales, and reward schemes. · Excellent professional training, not just the basics but on-going skills development that is recognised as industry leading within the social care sector. · Support via managerial and clinical supervision including an in house Clinical Psychologist · Working for an inclusive, supportive company · Regular professional supervision and team support meetings. · Career development and progression.