Regional Manager - Children's Homes

POSITION: Responsible Individual/ Regional Manager

REPORTING TO: CEO

LOCATION: At children’s homes sites across the Northeast (4 homes with the possiblilty of more in the future). Head office is at Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham

HOURS: Full Time (40 Hours)

PAY: £60,000-£70,000 plus performance related bonuses

OBJECTIVES: The Responsible Individual (RI)/ Regional Manager (RM) holds legal responsibility for the organisation and is to be Ofsted registered. The RI/RM is required to ensure a consistently high standard of care and service to the young people that ROC Group* support within the Residential Homes, in accordance with the sector’s current legislative framework and the policies and procedures of ROC Group*. As part of the role, the RI/RM will be required to provide regular documented supervision and annual appraisal of the Registered Managers of the Residential services.

ROC Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, enhanced DBS disclosure (where applicable), extensive pre-employment checks and a minimum 6-month probationary period.

 

Main Responsibilities

Lead on the business development and strategic oversight of ROC Home, adhering to the business plan and putting in place measures to achieve the business goalsProvide effective leadership, management support and guidance for ROC Group’s* Registered Managers and oversee the operation of the Residential service.Conduct visits to each Residential Home and give feedback to the Registered Managers in regards to performance and outcomes, ensuring the Homes fulfil their Statements of Purpose and functions, in accordance with legislation and ROC Group’s* policies and procedures.        Support Registered Managers in their roles including providing regular documented monthly supervision and annual appraisal. The RI is to encourage the professional development of Registered Managers and other Residential team members ensuring objectives are met.Hold operational responsibility and ensure compliance with Ofsted and regulatory bodies to ensure that standards and regulations are met.Conduct audits within the Residential Homes, ensuring compliance, overseeing quality assurance systems, and producing reports to support the ongoing development of the service. Service Performance meetings play a fundamental role in this.Supporting and developing each home to provide outstanding practiceDesignated Safeguarding Lead for all ROC HomeDevelop professional relationships and liaise with partnership agencies in order to achieve the best outcomes for and effective management of the Residential Service and cared for Children.Be involved in the development and registration of additional Residential Homes as required.Recognise and share good practice.Ensure the financial performance of the service.Ensure the young people in the Residential services are effectively safeguarded.Work with a restorative practice approach, encouraging Registered Managers and other Residential employees to support and maintain relationships between young people and their families.Monitor care and placement plans, activities and community involvement and provide oversight of individual care planning for all young people in the Residential services.Quality assure across the whole of ROC Home through various mechanisms, to increase stakeholder confidence and the Group’s credibility; whilst also improving work processes and efficiency.Keep up to date with research, legislation and practice in order to ensure best practice and disseminate information amongst the workforce.Ensure all Policies and procedures are kept up to date and develop new policies in line with new legislation

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties; the RI/RM is expected to carry out other activities that are within the scope of this role.

Personal Specification

Essential:

Proven track record as a Registered Manager and Responsible Individual with a history of leadership at a senior level. Level 5 Health & Social Care (Children & Young People Pathway) qualificationKnowledge of procedures relating to Looked-After Children & Young People and the protection of children & young peopleKnowledge and understanding of the legal and statutory framework including Children Act 2004; Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, Working Together and Social Care Common Inspection FrameworkKnowledge of child development and attachment theoryKnowledge and understanding of the theory and application of restorative approachesKnowledge of safeguarding children and safety planningAbility to engage and work in partnership with children, young people and adults of all ages and levels of abilityManagement &/or law qualificationSenior management experience and supervising employees, particularly at senior levelsAnalytical skillsAbility to contribute to quarterly reportingIT skillsFinancial expertiseCurrent driving license

Desirable:

Post graduate qualificationsMonitoring and auditing experienceExperience of working with children with disabilities