Registered Manager - Young People - Taunton

Location
Taunton
Salary
Negotiable dependent on experience
Posted
23 Oct 2014
Closes
20 Nov 2014
Ref
BCRMTa
Contact
Bamboo Childcare
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for a new challenge. If so we are pleased to be recruiting for a Registered Manager for a children's service based in Taunton, Somerset. The home will be a three bedded home for young people with emotional and behavioural needs. The Main duties of the role encompass:

* Enrich the lives of young people in our care, helping them create a
positive future
* To perform all managerial tasks pertaining to the function of the Home
* To provide a warm caring atmosphere within the Unit that is conducive to
good child care and professional practices
* To make sure that the home complies with all the requirements of the
Children's Act and the National Minimum Care Standards
* To recognise the potential of each individual member of staff
* To create a dynamic, caring and professional environment to enable the
above to be achieved
* To be responsible for the day to day running of the home
* To Maintain high standards of child care and ensure the running of the
home complies with the requirements of the Children's Act and the
National Minimum care standards
* To conduct regular supervision with staff and to promote and support
their professional development
* To develop and promote new techniques and approaches to child care
provision based in the home
* To organise and chair regular staff meetings
* To chair review and planning meetings
* To organise staff rotas in advance to make sure the Home is adequately
covered at all times

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

* QCF Level 5 in Leadership or DipSW preferably with RMA and must have qualifications recognised in line with OFSTED Registered Manager requirements
* Residential childcare (5 years minimum)
* 2 years as Senior RSW
* Child Protection
* Supervision of staff
* Good understanding of legislation within residential childcare
* Staff Management skills
* Achieved or be working towards Registered Managers Award

If interested in this Registered manager role in Taunton, Somerset please apply by sending us your CV or contacting us on details provided.