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Job Title	Senior Children’s Residential Care Worker
Job Location	Chorlton and (New location)
Salary	£25k - £30k
Benefits	Annual leave – 224 hours per year. Overtime – enhanced pay for any overtime. DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals. Qualifications – Access to relevant and up to date training courses. Staff Referral Scheme – £250 bonus for staff referral after success completion of probation. Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car – available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee Pension – Sick pay -
Contracted Hours	Full Time is usually 40 hours per week, plus potential to pick up overtime with enhanced pay.2 days on 4 days off, rolling rota plus sleep ins.

 

About Fledglings Child Care

Fledglings Child Care is a new company that aims to grow the business to a group of homes over the next 5-7 years. We aim to create an education-focused children’s homes to ensure that children in care have the same opportunities as everyone else. Stratton House is a 2 bed therapeutic home in Chorlton that provides specialist support for children aged 8-17 years old 365 days a year. We have a team of highly trained staff that are available to provide support 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. The home is of minimal restrictions and aims to promote independence at every opportunity. 

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Residential Care Worker who can support in establishing the home and who will take on responsibility for all children and the staff within the home. We are looking for innovative individuals who have vast experience with the challenges of running an Ofsted Registered Home. They will assist the manager to manage the house's resources and to provide a positive living experience for the resident children.You will report directly to the Registered Care Home Manager.

Senior Children’s Residential Care Worker Job Description

You will be responsible for managing key staff including:

• Senior residential social workers
• Residential care workers
• Administrative staff

Duties include, but not limited to:

• To assist the Registered Care Home Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the company’s objectives.
• To contribute to the devising, implementing and evaluation of changes with the involvement of front line staff to continually improve services, systems and standards, in conjunction with the Registered Care Home Manager and the Senior Management team 
• To deputise in the absence of the Registered Care Home Manager and Deputy 
• To ensure that each young person has an allocated key worker 
• To ensure that each member of staff is aware of each child’s placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation 
• To attend childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people 
• To undertake direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model. 
• To assist in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive 
• To maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place 
• To work in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. 
• To chair children’s meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally 
• To act as an appropriate adult at PACE interview 
• To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. 
• To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. 
• To offer supervision and support to senior staff in line with Children's Homes Regulations 2015. 
• To undertake direct work with Children and young people as appropriate. 
• To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. 
• To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. 
• To ensure children and young people are safeguarded as appropriate.
• To access the development needs of young people and to monitor and improve the home's support plan and practices for each young person 
• To create an open and supportive atmosphere within the home between staff members and between staff and young people, to enable the growth and development of both staff and young people 
• To ensure the home is safe and to provide a pleasant quality environment for the children 
• To create and develop links between the community and the home to enable children to participate fully in the local community's life. 
• To ensure children and staff are aware of all the procedures relating to complaints and concerns and how to activate them 
• To ensure the assessed needs of young people in the home are met on a day-to-day basis 
• To be responsible for the health and safety of young people and staff.
• On call service will be a feature of this role, especially in the absence of the homes manager.

Qualifications Required

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People workforce is required (Level 5 or working towards will be preferred.)
• Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Current manual driving licence, required due to the nature of job role.
• Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide satisfactory references. 
• DBS Disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Key Experience and Requirements

• 2+ years experience of working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviour or similar setting (2 years required).
• Candidates must have previous experience in a role requiring supervision and management of care staff. (1 year required).
• Extensive experience of managing and working with young people with complex behavioural issues including mental health, trauma and attachment issues.
• Highly experienced, passionate individual who has a proven track record of providing the highest quality care for the young people as well as providing the staff with a high level of aspirational leadership and management.
• Can demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of all current regulations related to Residential Childcare and has the ability to effectively apply these to the Day-Day running of the home.
• Can demonstrate the ability to provide the young people, staff and other stakeholders with clear leadership and high aspirations. Someone with passion and drive to develop a staff team that is robust and resilient.
• An individual who can demonstrate their passion to safeguard and promote the needs of young people with complex and challenging behaviour.
• Has a good working knowledge of Children’s homes regulations and the Social care common inspection framework
• Can evidence experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Can evidence knowledge of working within a clear therapeutic framework and the importance of multi-disciplinary working.

Essential and Desirable Skills / Attributes

Essential:

• Resilient, enthusiastic and motivated person
• Has strong values and beliefs
• Has integrity and good character
• Good leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding
• Ability to drive and holds a current manual driving licence

 Desirable: 

• Previous experience in a Senior Role in a Residential Children's Care Setting 
• Experience in the line management of staff, including supervisions 
• Social Work Qualification or equivalent 
• Any relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid trained 
• Knowledge of the Children Act & Children's Homes Regulations 
• Understanding and knowledge of Therapeutic Approach to Childcare

  

 

Job Title	Registered Children’s Home Manager
Job Location	Central Manchester
Salary	£45k- £60k
Benefits	Annual leave – 28 days +Bank Holidays. Overtime – enhanced pay for any overtime. DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals. Qualifications – Access to relevant and up to date training courses. Staff Referral Scheme – £250 bonus for staff referral after success completion of probation. Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car – available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
Contracted Hours	You will be required to work Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. Flexibility of hours is key as there will be occasional contact out of regular working hours, occasional sleep-in duties are expected in the role.

 

About Fledglings Child Care

Fledglings Child Care is a new company that aims to grow the business to a group of 2 or 3 bedded family orientated homes over the next 5-7 years. We aim to create an education-focused children’s homes to ensure that children in care have the same opportunities as everyone else.We believe that children growing up in residential care should go on to achieve great things and lead fulfilling lives. We believe that social pedagogy, a focus on education, people and place is the best approach to supporting young people.The Fledglings team is driven by a shared commitment to creating empowering places where everyone has the opportunity to grow and learn. We follow our key values of Care, Education and Independence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a registered homes manager to manage a 2 bedded home in the central Manchester region. The home is fully staffed and occupied. We are looking for innovative individuals who have held an Ofsted Registration or an experienced deputy who is ready for the challenge of running an Ofsted Registered Home. They will manage the house's resources to provide a positive living experience for the resident children. They will undertake the registered manager's responsibilities under the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Children's Homes Regulations, including quality standards.You will report directly to the Head of Care.

Registered Children’s Home Manager Job Description

You will be responsible for the children and the staff within the home. You will manage the homes resources to provide a positive living experience for the resident children.Undertake the registered manager's responsibilities under the Care Standards Act 2000, the Children's Homes National Minimum Standards and the Children's Home Regulations.You will be responsible for managing key staff including:

• Deputy manager
• Senior residential social workers
• Residential care workers

Duties include:

• To supervise and offer constructive feedback and be involved in the assessment and supervision of staff
• To ensure children and young people are safeguarded as appropriate.
• To report/record safeguarding concerns by following guidance and regulation and company policy.
• To embody the organisational values in management behaviours and staff engagement.
• To implement the company’s operating model and ensure all processes are followed.
• To regularly review all core plans e.g. placement plans, risk assessments etc to ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved for young people.
• To access the development needs of young people and to monitor and improve the home's support plan and practices for each young person
• To create an open and supportive atmosphere within the home between staff members and between staff and young people, to enable the growth and development of both staff and young people
• To ensure the home is safe and to provide a pleasant quality environment for the children.
• To create and develop links between the community and the home to enable children to participate fully in the local community's life.
• To ensure children and staff are aware of all the procedures relating to complaints and concerns and how to activate them
• To recruit, train and develop staff to meet the objectives of the home in accordance with the statement of purpose, guidance and policy and procedures
• To manage and operate budgets within the agreed guidelines for the home
• To ensure the assessed needs of young people in the home are met on a day-to-day basis
• To contribute effectively to each child's placement plan review and child in care review
• To ensure that the young person contributes as far as is feasible in the review process
• To ensure that there is a comprehensive plan for young people to prepare for independence
• To be responsible for the health and safety of young people and staff

Qualifications Required

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) – or working towards.
• Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Current driving licence, required due to the nature of job role.
• Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide
• satisfactory references.
• DBS disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Key Experience and Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working with young people in Residential Care: (2 years required).
• Experience as a Registered Manager or a Senior role in a Children homes.
• Candidates must have previous experience in a role requiring supervision and management of care staff. (1 year required).
• Experience of managing and working with young people with complex behavioural issues.
• Highly experienced, passionate individual who has a proven track record of providing the highest quality care for the young people as well as providing the staff with a high level of aspirational leadership and management.
• Can demonstrate an extensive knowledge and understanding of all current regulations related to Residential Childcare and has the ability to effectively apply these to the Day-Day running of the home.
• Can demonstrate the ability to provide the young people, staff and other stakeholders with clear leadership and high aspirations. Someone with passion and drive to develop a staff team that is robust and resilient.
• An individual who can demonstrate their passion to safeguard and promote the needs of young people with complex and challenging behaviour.
• Be able to demonstrate auditing, managing budgets and monitoring skills
• Can evidence knowledge of Reg 44 and Reg 45 reporting.
• Can demonstrate how to develop a staff team to ensure they have clear vision and goals.
• Has a good working knowledge of Children’s homes regulations and the Social care common inspection framework.

Essential and Desirable Skills / Attributes

Essential:

• Resilient, enthusiastic and motivated person
• Has strong values and beliefs
• Has integrity and good character
• Ability to lead staff teams effectively and confidently
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding
• Ability to drive and holds a current full manual driving licence

 

Job Title	Children’s Residential Care Worker
Job Location	Chorlton and (New location)
Salary	£22k - £25k
Benefits	Annual leave – 224 hours per year. Overtime – enhanced pay for any overtime. DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals. Qualifications – Access to relevant and up to date training courses. Staff Referral Scheme – £250 bonus for staff referral after success completion of probation. Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car – available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee Pension –  Sick pay -
Contracted Hours	Full Time is usually 40 hours per week, plus potential to pick up overtime with enhanced pay.2 days on 4 days off, rolling rota plus sleep ins.

 

About Fledglings Child Care

Fledglings Child Care is a new company that aims to grow the business to a group of homes over the next 5-7 years. We aim to create an education-focused children’s homes to ensure that children in care have the same opportunities as everyone else. Stratton House is a 2 bed therapeutic home in Chorlton that provides specialist support for children aged 8-17 years old 365 days a year. We have a team of highly trained staff that are available to provide support 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. The home is of minimal restrictions and aims to promote independence at every opportunity.

Job Summary

If you are seeking the opportunity to develop the Registration for a new Children's Home, then Fledglings is the perfect environment for you. An independent company with strong core values based on developing a caring and supportive environment for young people who have Attachment, trauma difficulties and complex needs.We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Residential Care Worker. Working with a strong team, you will help to make a difference to the lives of the young people in our care.You will report directly to the homes manager.

Children’s Residential Care Worker Job Description

Duties include, but not limited to:

• To provide advice, assistance, and support to young people, safeguarding their welfare always. 
• To attend to their practical, physical, and emotional needs with a therapeutic approach. 
• To act as an appropriate role model and to work closely with them to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve their optimum potential. 
• To undertake direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model. 
• To work in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. 
• To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. 
• To ensure the home is safe and to provide a pleasant quality environment for the children 
• To promote independence and enabling young people to live a fulfilling life. 
• To ensure the assessed needs of young people in the home are met on a day-to-day basis 
• Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning & cooking

Qualifications Required

• Level 3 or above in Residential Child Care (Desired)
• Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Current manual driving licence, required due to the nature of job role.
• Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide satisfactory references. 
• DBS Disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

 

Key Experience and Requirements

• Have experience of working in a residential childcare or similar environment (Desired) 
• An individual who can demonstrate their passion to safeguard and promote the needs of young people with complex and challenging behaviour. 
• Has a good working knowledge of Children’s homes regulations and the Social care common inspection framework. 
• Can evidence experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams.

 

Essential and Desirable Skills / Attributes

Essential:

• Resilient, enthusiastic and motivated person
• Has strong values and beliefs
• Has integrity and good character
• Good leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills 
• Knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding
• Ability to drive and holds a current manual driving licence

 Desirable:

• Previous experience in a Residential Children's Care Setting
• Social Work Qualification or equivalent
• Any relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid trained
• Knowledge of the Children Act & Children's Homes Regulations
• Understanding and knowledge of Therapeutic Approach to Childcare