Children’s Registered Home Manager

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.

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.