Children’s Registered Home Manager

Job Description

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £51,325 per annum
Bonus: £5,000 achievable annual bonus + £5,000 welcome bonus following successful probation

Salary & Benefits

• £51,325 per annum.
• Achievable annual bonus of £5,000.
• £5,000 welcome bonus, payable following successful completion of probation.
• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Management development training and ongoing leadership development.
• Access to continuous professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Service.
• Wellbeing programme.
• Recommend a Friend scheme.
• Team rewards, including discounts at restaurants and family attractions.
• Long Service Awards.
• Pension scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the effective management and operation of the children’s residential home.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive care plans that address each young person’s care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs.
• Ensure young people’s wishes, feelings and individual needs are reflected in the care they receive.
• Recruit, develop and retain a strong and consistent staff team.
• Provide effective leadership, supervision and support to staff, promoting a positive and motivated team culture.
• Establish and monitor high standards of care in line with the home’s Statement of Purpose and relevant regulatory standards.
• Develop effective systems for consulting with young people about the care and support they receive.
• Ensure each young person has an appropriately allocated Key Worker who supports the implementation of their care plan.
• Manage complaints, concerns and child protection matters appropriately and ensure safeguarding remains a priority.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, social workers and other professionals to promote positive outcomes for young people.
• Attend and contribute to care planning, review meetings and other relevant professional meetings.
• Ensure the home operates in accordance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain high standards of recording, reporting and quality assurance.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment where young people can achieve positive outcomes.

Requirements & Experience

• SVQ 4 / SCQF Level 9 in Children and Young People and HNC or equivalent qualification meeting SSSC requirements.
• Working towards any remaining SSSC registration conditions, such as Management (PDA) or a relevant professional care qualification, with no more than six months remaining.
• Minimum of two years’ experience at Assistant Manager level, or a minimum of four years’ relevant experience including supervisory or professional responsibility.
• Previous experience undertaking a supervisory role within a residential environment.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent written, reporting and recording skills.
• Good knowledge of the needs of children and young people and a range of intervention strategies.
• Working knowledge of legislation and standards relating to children’s residential care, including the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, National Care Standards and GIRFEC.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to implement effective systems and processes within a residential children’s home.
• Commitment to promoting positive outcomes and upholding the principles of The Promise.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to complete an enhanced DBS/PVG-style safeguarding check and provide the required employment references and history.