care manager Stockport, England
Job description
Residential Manager
Responsibilities:
Overall Purpose: To assume overall responsibility for the management of a designated Childrens home(s).
Responsible to: Residential Operations Director / Principal Director.
Reports To: Residential Operations Director.
1. Behave in a professional manner at all times with sensitivity, dignity and respect towards children, staff, other professionals and service users in accordance with the role of the Registered Manager.
2. Ensure the highest standards of care takes place at all times.
3. Devise and implement individual and team learning and development plans in conjunction with professional and organisational requirements
4. Ensure all policies and procedures in relation to children, staff and others (professionals & visitors) are implemented.
5. Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and review of policies and procedures as appropriate.
6. Provide and / or ensure supervision in conjunction with laid down standards and requirements
7. Conduct regular reviews and appraisals at appropriate intervals to monitor and address staff performance.
8. Ensure the implementation of all designated areas of the child(rens) care plan in accordance with OFSTED standards, regulations and the child’s LAC plans.
9. Chair regular team meetings
10. Co-ordinate and deliver regular team performance and service reviews.
11. Ensure staff team administer and record medication prescribed by GP / Health Practitioner in accordance with requirements.
12. Ensure the health and safety of all Y.P’s, staff and visitors to the home by conducting and responding to regular hazard and risk assessments including Reg 34 and Schedule 6. (Care standards Act 2001)
13. Conduct and / or ensure risk assessments are carried out in respect of any activity undertaken by the child or staff in relation to their duties.
14. Ensure that all records are properly maintained in conjunction with the requirements of data protection and human rights legislation and regulation.
15. Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in respect of organisational policies in respect of children and staff
16. Check and monitor all staff records in relation to daily tasks, housekeeping and health and hygiene
17. Attend or designate attendance to appropriate staff members for the attendance of all relevant child care planning, reviews and meetings.
18. Promote equality at all times in respect of standards of care, staff behaviour and performance.
19. Co-ordinate effective selection procedures to ensure that high calibre staff are recruited to the organisation.
20. Conduct staff disciplinary and grievance issues and address poor performance.
21. Ensure all administrative duties and tasks are completed according to requirements.
22. Take responsibility in partnership with the Childrens Service Manager/Director for own learning and developmental needs and ensure implementation of own Individual Development Plan.
23. Attend supervision / consultation sessions on an agreed basis with your Service Manager.
24. Ensure preparation for internal and external audit and inspection purposes.
25. Attend Residential Management meetings and contribute to the strategic planning, review and development of the organisation
26. Attend senior management meetings and contribute to the strategic planning, review and development of the organisation
27. Utilise own transport (car driver) in order to transport/support young people to and from family contact, school, health appointments etc.
28. Provide out of hours cover on a rota basis to offer appropriate management support as necessary
29. Carry out all other duties as deemed necessary to ensure the highest standards of care at all times.
Important Note.
The work of Inspire Childrens Services is both varied and challenging which results in some unpredictable circumstances. There is an integral need for all employees to be flexible in response to situations that arise outside of this job description. Additional duties will most likely be required to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work that maintain staff activity and quality of service provision.
Inspire Childrens Service requires a commitment from all staff to promote quality, equality and diversity.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check.
Education/Qualifications DIP SW or equivalent qualification.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £40,000 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
As well as knowing that what you do is making a positive difference in young people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and benefits.
- A paid day off for your birthday.
- Free access to round-the-clock employee assistance program for advice and support.
- Discretionary bonus following successful probation.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stockport: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- childrens care: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: care
