Registered Manager
Keynsham, England, United Kingdom
The role
PE Global Healthcare UK are currently recruiting for a Registered Manager for a residential Children’s home based in Keynsham
Duties of the role
To ensure that the home and staff operate in full accordance with all statutory, regulatory and standards requirements including Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Care Standards Act 2000 and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023, et al.
To ensure that all children and young people have their needs met, their welfare promoted at all times and that they are safeguarded from any harm abuse, neglect, exploitation, etc.
To understand, embrace and promote the Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) model of care, ensuring it is embedded throughout all areas of the home in line with values, the DDP framework and the Statement of Purpose (SoP)
To be responsible for the development, control, coordination, and support of the staff group
To supervise the Deputy Manager, enabling them to supervise and support the staff team
To be responsible for ensuring that effective records are maintained in accordance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and associated legislation and standards
To be responsible for all aspects of budgetary control relating to the home
To deliver a co-ordinated service through effective liaison with the Social Workers, all other connected professional agencies (including the Virtual School, CAMHS, etc.) and parents/carers
To be responsible, in connection with the day-to-day management of children and young people, for liaison with Social Workers, GPs, Education staff other statutory and voluntary agencies, parents & carers
To work effectively and responsibly with Commissioning Partners, Police, LSCB and Ofsted etc.
To hold regular staff meetings and to keep staff fully informed of PCM policy and practices
To ensure that an Area and Location Risk Assessment (ALRA) is maintained and reviewed on a least an annual basis, capturing the views feelings of children and young people placed (about their experiences of the area) as part of that process
To ensure that an independent Regulation 44 visitor maintains regular and timely visits to the home, to provide and independent opinion of the effectiveness of the home in safeguarding children and young people and promoting their welfare
To maintain a commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of care within the home.
Additionally, to carry out such duties as may be required by Premier Care Management (PCM) directors or such other officer as may be authorised by the directors.
Education & Experience
Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People).
A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (“the Level 5 Diploma”) or a qualification which the registered provider considers to be equivalent to the Level 5 Diploma preferred
Current valid UK Driving Licence and business motor insurance
A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children and young people in a senior role
Understanding legislative and regulatory frameworks, including Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, as well as the Children Act 1989 (2004) and the Equality Act 2010
Ability to plan effectively to meet the needs of Children Looked After (CLA);
Develop and implement best practice, and in particular through the DDP model of Care
Project work and presentation skills
Ability to use IT confidently.
Please note
All potential employees will be subject to a robust safer recruitment process. This means that
applicants will be:
Subject to an enhanced DBS check;
Required to complete an application form (fully) and provide explanation/evidence of any gaps in employment;
Required to provide relevant and valid confirmation of identity, and confirm a ‘right to work’ in the UK;
Required to provide references, including one from present or most recent employer, which will be verified upon receipt; and
Required to provide evidence of academic and vocational qualifications/awards.
No form of inappropriate behaviour around children or young people will be tolerated.
For more information, please get in touch with Emma or Vignesh
T - +44 203 868 9000
E - [email protected] or Vignesh [email protected]