Job description
Responsible To: Registered Manager, Deputy Manager
Main Purpose of the Job:
To assist the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose and uphold the organisation mission statement and values. To support and manage the staff team to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate. To ensure each shift is planned and resources allocated. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervision and support to staff in line with Quality Standards and as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities:
To meet the needs of children through:
Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child’s care plan and their responsibilities for its implementation
Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people
Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model
Maintaining accurate written records both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place
Chairing children’s meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally
To manage a staff team through:
Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty
Fulfilling the role of “on-call manager” to provide out-of-hours advice and support to the home in the absence of the Registered Manager
Offering 1:1 supervision to staff in line with the Quality Standards
Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development
Ensuring staff work within the Home’s policies, procedures and Quality Standards requirements
Assist with the recruitment and retention of staff including induction training for new staff into the home
Supervision of new starters during their probationary period
Identifying and progressing individual training and development needs of staff in the context of their development plans
Undertaking annual appraisal of staff
Undertaking management investigations when required
General responsibilities:
To assist the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
To run in-house workshops on childcare related matters to facilitate implementation of formal training and improve childcare practice
To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained under the direction of the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
To receive supervision in line with Quality Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs
To develop systems that ensure the effective allocation of resources through:
Ensuring adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home
Ensuring that budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored including petty cash returns, staff attendance records
Ensuring that company vehicles are clean and regularly maintained
Monitoring closely the fabric of the building (including fixtures, amenities and grounds) and taking remedial action where necessary
To promote the efficient and effective operation of the Home through:
Developing in consultation with young people and staff routines concerning all aspects of child care
Clarifying expectations in relation to maintaining the Home in a clean and orderly condition
Creating rotas that fit best with children’s needs and which allow proper handovers between shifts
Ensuring that there are appropriate and adequate reporting and recording systems in place to comply with Quality Standards
Attending to all administration issues concerning the Home and the provision of weekly management information reports as required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Free parking
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekend availability
Experience:
Children Residential: 3 years (required)
Senior Support Worker: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Are you interested?
To apply for this role or discuss other Social Care opportunities across the UK, please contact:
Lisa Tyrrell – Client Partnership Manager
Email address: lisa.tyrrell@cpl.com
Phone: 07884773614