Salary - Circa £39000 this includes sleep in allowance (£70.47 per sleep-in with an average of 11 per month) plus time and a third for overtime.
Excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team in one of our children's residential homes. We are a rapidly expanding organisation who are currently offering a very competitive salary plus benefits including a quality bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts. We specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.
The main duties of this role include::
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To lead the team to deliver high quality care to our young people
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To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures
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To communicate effectively with the team regarding the plans for the day
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To review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation
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To undertake an in-depth quality and bespoke training package
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To attend/chair staff meetings and be proactive in developing and improving the service model
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To act as an advocate for the young person whilst using a positive parenting model
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To work with young people using positive support strategies including de-escalation tools and techniques using in-house training (PRICE)
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To provide support to the Manager in order to complete day to day tasks
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To run the home in the absence of the Manage
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To complete on-call duties as and when required
Job Requirements:
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To provide positive parenting
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To have exceptional communication skills
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To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards)
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To provide support and positive role modelling to the staff team (including completing supervisions)
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Must be prepared to complete Diploma Level 5 Childrens Residential Care
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To be open minded, empathetic in a calm and professional manner
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To attend meetings etc on behalf of the Manager in a professional manner
Essential Requirements:
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Must have a full manual driving licence
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Must be fully flexible and have the ability to work unsociable shift patterns
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Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent
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The desire to develop into a Registered Childrens Home Manager
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To participate in further continuing professional development support the needs of our young people
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To have a clear passion and desire to support children and young people
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To be active member of a progressive and committed team
If you would like to work for a professional and passionate company who has the interests of their children/young people and employees at heart. If you have personal passion and drive to make the difference to the lives of children and young people, then please apply today