Job summary
Join Our Team as a Homes Manager at Robin House!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Homes Manager to join our team at Robin House, a therapeutic Children's Residential Home in Lincoln.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As the Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in nurturing, praising, and understanding the children in our care. Your dedication will help them thrive and make exceptional progress. You will be part of a supportive management team, with guidance from a Service Lead to assist with the demands of the role.
About You
To excel in this role, you should have:
- A proven track record of effective leadership with residential care teams and external stakeholders.
- Previous management experience within children's services
- A QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management or equivalent, or be willing to work towards it
- The ability to work with Ofsted to ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Care Standards
- A passion for supporting and developing staff and integrating the home into the community
About us
About Robin House
Robin House is a therapeutic home for children aged 6 to 15. We work closely with Clinical Psychologists and Complex Needs Team Link Workers to provide excellent in-house care. Our model combines trauma-informed practice, social pedagogy, attachment theory, and therapeutic care to create a homely environment where children feel safe and can express themselves. Making a real difference and seeing the children achieve positive outcomes makes this a fulfilling and rewarding role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PURPOSE OF JOB: The post holder will work within the Directorate's Children's Residential Services and is responsible for the management of a
Children's Home. On a day-to-day basis the Manager of the Children's Home
exercises responsibility for children requiring residential care. The post
holder will ensure the efficient and effective management of all resources
allocated to the home and ensure quality services are provided for 'Children in
Care' whilst working within the policies procedures and guidelines of the
Directorate.
MAIN DUTIES: The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to meet the needs
of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in nature to) those listed below:
To
lead a team of Residential Care Officers and other support staff to deliver
high quality care for children on a 24/7 basis. Lead and develop the staff team
to care and supporting them to remain safe, recover from the trauma they have
experienced and achieve the best possible outcomes before achieving a positive move
on. Complete thorough assessments and trajectory plans to establish the needs
of children as part of their admission and transition in and out of the home.
Through effective care planning, maximise choice and ensure that the service is
provided in a planned and effective way.
Manage physical
resources to meet all appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements,
taking action to minimise risk to people, plant, property and reputation of the
Council.
Manage,
monitor and control activities against delegated budgets. Manage,
monitor and control physical environment to meet legislative and regulatory
requirements. Manage, monitor and control human resources to ensure
effective delivery of service to meet statutory and legislative requirements.
Work within the HR procedures to challenge practice that falls below expected standards. Appropriately manage sickness absence and conduct issues within the team.
Create and maintain the
necessary conditions for effective service delivery.
To
promote by personal example and through appropriate management, good practice,
professional conduct and ethical standards.
Establish
and maintain monitoring systems within the home and participate in departmental
monitoring and evaluation processes such as conducting quality audits.
Contribute to the selection of key performance
indicators to monitor-projects, performance and plans. This is to comply with
Ofsted regulations and meet any requirements
- To work within the
policies, practices and procedures of the Social Services Directorate. To meet
the requirements as a Registered Manager as set out in the Children's Homes
National Minimum Standards Care Standards Act 2000 and the Children.
Full managerial responsibility for (ordinarily)
10-20 staff members to include Deputy Managers, Residential Care Officers, Unit
Administrator, Cook, Support Workers and Handyperson. Supervision includes planning, organising,
allocating and evaluating work carried out by teams and individuals against
performance indicators and targets.
Identifying opportunities for improvement and
change in services, evaluating and proposing changes and negotiating their
implementation. Planning activities and determining work methods to
achieve objectives. This involves the development, maintenance, review and
improvement of development activities to meet identified development needs. Contributing to the identification of training
needs within the staff team and assisting in the implementation of agreed
training programmes for all staff to include the development of in-house
training and the nomination of staff for departmental and other training
courses. Identifying the scope for improving the efficient
and effective use of the Home's resource.
The post holder is expected to attend various
meetings and forums in order to contribute to the positive development of the
Directorate's childcare strategy and services. Negotiate and take appropriate action to ensure
that expenditure is kept within the defined financial limits of allocated
budgets and support efficiency savings were possible for the wider directorate.
The post-holder will apply
discretion and judgment within defined guidelines in accordance with
legislation, policies and procedures including: Allocation of work to staff. Revision of working practices
and procedures. Manage monitor and control the
use of resources. Manage monitor and control
activities against delegated budgets. Justify proposals for
expenditure on any new project and contribute expenditure where appropriate.
The ability to adapt and change to differing work
and competing demand i.e. demands of providing a 24 hour 7 day a week service:
Managing human recourses, managing day to day care for challenging young
people, Managing financial constraints, managing conflict and interruptions. There will be a requirement to provide practical
support and guidance on an out of hours basis to own and other Children's Homes
as determined by the Directorate and within the general scope of the post in
the absence of the Service Manager. Competing physical, emotional and psychological
pressures including dealing with young people with and challenging behaviours. Some risk of verbal abuse and or risk of physical
abuse from service users.
Please refer to the Job Description for further duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PURPOSE OF JOB: The post holder will work within the Directorate's Children's Residential Services and is responsible for the management of a
Children's Home. On a day-to-day basis the Manager of the Children's Home
exercises responsibility for children requiring residential care. The post
holder will ensure the efficient and effective management of all resources
allocated to the home and ensure quality services are provided for 'Children in
Care' whilst working within the policies procedures and guidelines of the
Directorate.
MAIN DUTIES: The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to meet the needs
of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in nature to) those listed below:
To
lead a team of Residential Care Officers and other support staff to deliver
high quality care for children on a 24/7 basis. Lead and develop the staff team
to care and supporting them to remain safe, recover from the trauma they have
experienced and achieve the best possible outcomes before achieving a positive move
on. Complete thorough assessments and trajectory plans to establish the needs
of children as part of their admission and transition in and out of the home.
Through effective care planning, maximise choice and ensure that the service is
provided in a planned and effective way.
Manage physical
resources to meet all appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements,
taking action to minimise risk to people, plant, property and reputation of the
Council.
Manage,
monitor and control activities against delegated budgets. Manage,
monitor and control physical environment to meet legislative and regulatory
requirements. Manage, monitor and control human resources to ensure
effective delivery of service to meet statutory and legislative requirements.
Work within the HR procedures to challenge practice that falls below expected standards. Appropriately manage sickness absence and conduct issues within the team.
Create and maintain the
necessary conditions for effective service delivery.
To
promote by personal example and through appropriate management, good practice,
professional conduct and ethical standards.
Establish
and maintain monitoring systems within the home and participate in departmental
monitoring and evaluation processes such as conducting quality audits.
Contribute to the selection of key performance
indicators to monitor-projects, performance and plans. This is to comply with
Ofsted regulations and meet any requirements
- To work within the
policies, practices and procedures of the Social Services Directorate. To meet
the requirements as a Registered Manager as set out in the Children's Homes
National Minimum Standards Care Standards Act 2000 and the Children.
Full managerial responsibility for (ordinarily)
10-20 staff members to include Deputy Managers, Residential Care Officers, Unit
Administrator, Cook, Support Workers and Handyperson. Supervision includes planning, organising,
allocating and evaluating work carried out by teams and individuals against
performance indicators and targets.
Identifying opportunities for improvement and
change in services, evaluating and proposing changes and negotiating their
implementation. Planning activities and determining work methods to
achieve objectives. This involves the development, maintenance, review and
improvement of development activities to meet identified development needs. Contributing to the identification of training
needs within the staff team and assisting in the implementation of agreed
training programmes for all staff to include the development of in-house
training and the nomination of staff for departmental and other training
courses. Identifying the scope for improving the efficient
and effective use of the Home's resource.
The post holder is expected to attend various
meetings and forums in order to contribute to the positive development of the
Directorate's childcare strategy and services. Negotiate and take appropriate action to ensure
that expenditure is kept within the defined financial limits of allocated
budgets and support efficiency savings were possible for the wider directorate.
The post-holder will apply
discretion and judgment within defined guidelines in accordance with
legislation, policies and procedures including: Allocation of work to staff. Revision of working practices
and procedures. Manage monitor and control the
use of resources. Manage monitor and control
activities against delegated budgets. Justify proposals for
expenditure on any new project and contribute expenditure where appropriate.
The ability to adapt and change to differing work
and competing demand i.e. demands of providing a 24 hour 7 day a week service:
Managing human recourses, managing day to day care for challenging young
people, Managing financial constraints, managing conflict and interruptions. There will be a requirement to provide practical
support and guidance on an out of hours basis to own and other Children's Homes
as determined by the Directorate and within the general scope of the post in
the absence of the Service Manager. Competing physical, emotional and psychological
pressures including dealing with young people with and challenging behaviours. Some risk of verbal abuse and or risk of physical
abuse from service users.
Please refer to the Job Description for further duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Required to undertake Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. To comply with Children's Homes Regulations, the diploma must be completed within three years of the commencement in post.
Experience
Essential
- To have strong directional Leadership skills and experience which will inspire, support and motivate others.
Desirable
- Have at least two years management experience within children's residential services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proficient information and IT skills to enable effective communication with internal and external agencies.
- To be a key team player and work closely with staff members and specialist workers from other agencies and organisations.
- The Postholder will require excellent written and oral communication.
- In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
- To hold a full current valid driving License.
Desirable
- Have an understanding of Health
- and Safety.
- Able to work with Ofsted to ensure the service meets Childrens Homes Regulations including Quality Care Stand
- Have knowledge and understanding of the impact of neglect, emotional, physical and sexual abuse has on young people.
- Have knowledge and understanding of the impact a disability has on a young person.
- The post holder will be expected to be able to apply theory to practice.
- Ability to produce and maintain accurate records and reports.
- Knowledge of child development.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding and risk management.
- Positive attitude to the promotion of diversity and equal opportunities.
- Post holders should be comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty.
- To have a working knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations and quality Standards (2015) and how these apply in practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Required to undertake Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. To comply with Children's Homes Regulations, the diploma must be completed within three years of the commencement in post.
Experience
Essential
- To have strong directional Leadership skills and experience which will inspire, support and motivate others.
Desirable
- Have at least two years management experience within children's residential services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proficient information and IT skills to enable effective communication with internal and external agencies.
- To be a key team player and work closely with staff members and specialist workers from other agencies and organisations.
- The Postholder will require excellent written and oral communication.
- In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
- To hold a full current valid driving License.
Desirable
- Have an understanding of Health
- and Safety.
- Able to work with Ofsted to ensure the service meets Childrens Homes Regulations including Quality Care Stand
- Have knowledge and understanding of the impact of neglect, emotional, physical and sexual abuse has on young people.
- Have knowledge and understanding of the impact a disability has on a young person.
- The post holder will be expected to be able to apply theory to practice.
- Ability to produce and maintain accurate records and reports.
- Knowledge of child development.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding and risk management.
- Positive attitude to the promotion of diversity and equal opportunities.
- Post holders should be comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty.
- To have a working knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations and quality Standards (2015) and how these apply in practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
