Registered Manager - SNAP

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For an informal chat about the role please contact Katie-Jo Brierley Katie.Brierley@leeds.gov.uk

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

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Job Description

Job purpose

The Registered Manager’s role is to manage the home and staff team, leading the provision of inspirational care tailored to the individual needs of the children and young people. You will deal with staff management issues promptly ensuring that policies and procedures are followed. You will be responsible for the provision of a safe and stimulating environment which provides for assessment, care, control, education and health whilst nurturing emotional and physical wellbeing.

You will hold responsibility for all aspects of the management of the home in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the associated quality standards.

Special conditions

This post is subject to a higher level check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.

As required by the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 the postholder must have appropriate experience of:

• within the last 5 years, working for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children
• at least 1 year working in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role

Responsibilities

• Foster positive relationships, encouraging strong bonds between children and staff
• Work with the wider system of professionals, families and communities of origin
• Lead on the recruitment, selection, induction, supervision, training, development and support processes
• Deputise for the Service Delivery Manager as required commensurate to the grade
• Be an advocate for children and young people and help them understand how their views, wishes and feelings have been considered
• Nurture children’s ambitions for their future and their learning, both in and out of school
• Develop and sustain effective working and information sharing protocols
• Understand and lead on local approaches to multi-agency assessment and promote within the team
• Keep up to date with local and national developments in respect of children and young people who are looked after and ensure staff members are informed
• Create a stable and secure base, where young people have a sense of belonging and where they can begin to understand, address and work through past experiences, present difficulties and behaviours
• Ensure adherence to all the requirements in relation to the safe handling and administering of medication
• Ensure individual and environmental risk assessments are in place and risk management plans are implemented, regularly reviewed, updated and managed effectively by the staff team
• Manage complex and challenging behaviour in an assertive, restorative and sensitive manner
• Work to proactively reduce the likelihood that a child/young person becomes criminalised
• Manage matching and admissions to the home and support colleagues in the same task.
• Ensure individual care plans are developed, delivered and evaluated, and address key identified needs
• Be flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required, commensurate to grade
• Participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills
• Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion and development programmes
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days and events as requested
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures such as child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all by working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures
• The postholder is expected to work within the parameters of the council’s flexibility protocol
• The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post

Qualifications

You must be educated to degree level plus the NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care, or equivalent qualifications. You will also require the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. We will fund your studies if you do not already hold Level 5, and you must achieve Level 5 within a reasonable period, normally 2 years after starting work. A social work qualification is an advantage but not essential to appointment. The postholder must apply to Ofsted (HMCI) to become the Registered Manager for the home, within 7 working days of assuming the post. Failure to secure Registered Manager status will prevent you from continuing in this post with immediate effect. If you are required to manage another home to meet specific service needs you may have to re-register for that home.

Essential Requirements

It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted