Placement Manager

This is a 6-month secondment, where you’ll lead a team of professional Support Workers across two 2:1 ratio services, dedicated to providing a person-centred, bespoke care service to make a real difference to the young people’s life. The individual in this role will lead by example, setting the highest standards in all areas.

This is a new set up for PCG and as the manager, you will be working Monday to Friday, and not part of the rota pattern. This means you will have the time to effectively manage and support your teams, ensuring the services are running at the highest standard.

Other duties will include:

• Ensure that the placement provision meets and exceeds required inspection standards under CQC and OFSTED going forwards.
• Management of team.
• Carry out regular, meaningful supervision, 1-2-1s and appraisals to help each team member develop personally and within their careers at PCG.
• Onboard and thoroughly induct new starters.
• Work in partnership with the CQC Manager, Field Leadership, Training and Compliance Teams to monitor and plan services, and to work on improvement plans and overall strategic direction for the placement.
• Oversee two homes within the Durham area, managing your time appropriately between both settings.
• Take an active part in Support Worker interviews in collaboration with recruitment

Requirements

About you:

Above all else, we are looking for someone that cares and can demonstrate an approach to leadership and management that aligns with PCG values. You’ll have a sound understanding of policies, procedures and legislation relating to our industry.

Ideally, you will have a wealth of experience working in residential care and leading and managing others.

Ideally, you will already hold your Level 3 in Residential Childcare and be willing to work towards completing a Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare.

Benefits

This is a Monday to Friday role, on a permanent PAYE basis. For more information on the salary and benefits package, please speak to recruitment.

The closing date for applications is 06.06.2024 with interviews expected to be conducted from 7th June onwards.