Registered Manager

Domus Recruitment Ltd ,
Stockton-on-Tees, Durham
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £33,000 per annum

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a specialist care provider, who is seeking a Registered Manager for a new residential service in Stockton on Tees due to open this year. The service provides residential care for children who present high severity needs with challenging behaviours and complex care requirements. This is a fantastic children's specialist education and behavioural health service provider who operate nationally, and whose person centered care is at the forefront of everything they do. Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 Duties and Responsibilities: Ensuring that each young person has a plan which reflects his / her care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs and that this plan is regularly reviewed. Allocating a Key Worker for each young person with the principal responsibility of implementing the childcare plan. Establishing and monitoring high quality standards of care. Developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive. Taking responsibility for progressing any complaints or child protection concerns Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people Attending and contributing to child care planning and review meetings as appropriate. Involvement in the recruitment and retention of staff. Addressing issues in relation to conduct and competence of staff. Ensuring adherence to company policy in relation to probationary periods. Promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities. Ensuring adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home. Ensuring that budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored. Ensuring that company vehicles are clean and regularly maintained. Monitoring closely the fabric of the building (including fixtures, amenities and grounds) and taking remedial action where necessary. Person Specification: NVQ4 Residential Care or equivalent and/or Level 5 Management qualification is essential Driving License Childcare legislation and Safeguarding knowledge Understanding needs of complex needs Children Ability to manage challenging behaviour 2 years recent experience working with children in a residential care setting At least 1 year at senior level in residential care If you are interested in this vacancy please send your CV to and I will give you a call. Alternatively you can call me on for more information. REFERRAL SCHEME: We will reward you with £200 if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month. If you know anyone who is looking for work at the moment then please get in touch "children's home manager", "registered manager", "children's registered manager", "deputy children's home manager", "deputy manager", "children's deputy manager", "learning disabilities", "EBD", "autism"