Our client is a growing organisation now with homes across the North West, The South West, The South East and the North of England. They are the biggest independent childcare provider in the UK with over 70 homes, 13 schools a therapy suite and an outdoor education centre. As the Registered Manager you will be accountable for delivering high quality care to the children and young people resident within the home as well as managing a team of 9 RSCW’ and 2 senior RSCWs. This means that you are responsible for delivery of all care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home, and all day to day management matters. The succesful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build on the well established principles and practice standards existing within the organisation and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of childcare standards across the company. As the Registered Manager you are responsible for delivering childcare that is focussed on obtaining the best outcomes for each child and young person within the home. Consequently, they are expected to demonstrate practical leadership in childcare, as well as organise and support staff to provide the best possible care for each child and young person. This involves being personally available, as well as the supervision and mentoring of staff, organisation of work patterns, facilitation of care focussed training, and accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home.
Interested candidates MUST have at least 5 years Management experience within a similar setting, due to National Minimum Standards in Wales and have a minimum of an NVQ4/RMA. It is essential that you are a driven and committed individual and a driving license is essential for the role. The Manager would be expected to work 37 hours per week with the occasional oncall duty as and when required.
The post is subject to a six month probationary period. Annual leave is 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays initially, with additional days following years of service. The company has a contributory pension scheme which can be joined following successful completion of probation period. A mobile phone is available. Mileage at an agreed rate is payable for business purposes. The post is subject to one months notice on either side other than for disciplinary or malpractice issues. The successful candidate will need to be approved by the appropriate statutory body. This will require full OfSTED/CSSIW registration in accordance with their respective conditions and timescales. Home Managers will need to be flexible in terms of their specific location.
Location: Neath Port Talbot
Salary: £24000 – £29000 per Annum
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
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