Registered Manager

Role: Registered Manager 

Location: Darlington

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £53,000 - £61,000 per annum

The home offers a warm, friendly, and comfortable environment supporting young people from ages 8 to 18. Become a part of a welcoming company that provides unique residential care and fostering services for children and young people with challenging behaviour and complex needs, including learning disabilities. They focus on creating a safe and homely environment for the children as well as their staff, who describe them as a fulfilling and supportive company to work for.

In this role, you will be managing a 5-bed nurturing home for children and young people with complex issues such as mental health complexities, trauma, and emotional behaviour difficulties. All bedrooms are tailored to suit individual needs, and the communal areas designed to encourage and promote independence. As the manager, you will lead, supervise and support a team of residential staff, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. You and your team will also work alongside and be supported by a specialist clinical team of psychologists and psychiatrists. 

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage the Residential Home ensuring efficient operation in line with relevant legislation, policies, and the Statement of Purpose.
• Develop and implement a service plan that delivers high-quality, clinically informed practices.
• Coordinate and monitor casework, administrative functions, and evaluate performance standards.
• Involved in the recruitment, vetting, interviewing, and induction of new staff.
• Contribute to staff training and development to meet the needs of the young people.
• Manage, appraise, supervise, and support all residential staff.
• Organize duty rotas to ensure continuous care for the young people.
• Ensure adherence to the Company's financial and administrative procedures and manage budgets.
• Participate in an On-Call system and ensure the maintenance of the facility.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• DipSW, CQSW, NVQ 5 in Working with Young People/Management, or equivalent.
• Significant experience at a senior level within a children's home.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Child Protection Issues and Procedures.
• Familiarity with the National Care Standards 2000, Children’s Homes Regulations 2001.
• Proven management abilities and excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage budgets.
• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Professional attitude/appearance with good organisation and leadership skills.

Benefits:

• A rewarding career you can be truly proud of.
• A supportive environment.
• Competitive pay
• Career development and training
• Progression Opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice
• Enhanced maternity package
• Enhanced annual leave 

Do not miss this opportunity to work for an incredible and supportive company! Click Apply now.