Registered Manager - Middlesbrough

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plus, additional on call payment

Middlesbrough Council’s Residential services are driven by a real passion and focus on improving the lives of young people and children, who for many reasons need our support at the right time to help keep them being cared for inside their family unit.

We strive to help families stay together, keep homes safe and most of all enable children have the future they deserve, as well as supporting young people to find there long-term home. Providing quality trauma informed care and support, you will manage working in a variety of settings including our children’s hub, family homes and in the community.

You will use your skills to help to develop and monitor individualized care plans which meet the needs of the child. This role Manager for a home within children’s residential will register with Ofsted and is perfect if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and families. If you are new to management, this is an amazing opportunity to grow your career. Or perhaps you have the experience and are looking for a new challenge, in which you can work to your potential bringing your existing knowledge and experience to a role with real purpose. In your last 5 years of employment, you need to have worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children.

Worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role. We are seeking to recruit a suitable person to work within an established and experienced care team. The team work directly with young people who come into the service in crisis or who are on the edge of care and deliver support which promotes change and meets the young people’s physical, emotional, intellectual, behavioural, health, social and cultural needs on a short to medium term basis.

Working as a Registered Manager you will need to have relevant experience and a professional approach to carrying out all aspects of personal and direct care. What you will be doing: Supporting staff to deliver high quality trauma informed care and support. Ensuring staff receive timely support and supervision. Support the creation of Care Plans in place to meet young people’s needs, including safeguarding, health, and positive behaviour plans monitoring plans to ensure that they stay relevant to meet the needs of young people. Manage within a multi-agency service with colleagues from Health and the police. Manage staff to create an environment our children and young people to live their lives and participate in activities and events.

Ensure that staff are trained to meet the needs of young people of an emergency service. Advocate and champion on behalf of the children within partnership settings. Liaising and working alongside the wider Residential Services. Complete relevant documentation and maintain important records.

You will have: Passion and positivity, being focused on improving the lives of our children and young people. Excellent interpersonal skills, having confidence, creativity and being adaptive in your style. Practical knowledge, understanding and quality experience gained in a similar setting. Have a passion for continue to develop and push your understanding and knowledge. The ability to relate to and manage challenging people and situations Knowledgeable in Quality Standards and Regulations.

Register with Ofsted as Manager. Flexibility to meet the needs of the Service (including participating in a rota ‘on call’, with weekend and Bank Holiday working). Integrity in your approach and doing things in the right way.

A partnership mind-set and a collaborative approach, working closely with families, other professionals, and multi-agencies to strive for the best outcome.

Technical skills, being able to use ICT systems.

A current driving license.

What we will do:

Ensure you get a robust induction.

Offer regular supervision and support.

Allow you the space to plan and further develop the service in line with the vision for residential services.

Allow training opportunities to enable you to continue to grow and develop.

There may be a need to be able to work unsocial hours I.e.: early mornings, weekend’s sleep-ins, night shift as well as school holidays, evenings and Bank holidays to ensure the smooth running of the service.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.