Job Ref: 212617306

Date: 2020-10-19 15:56:02

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Career Level: Regional Manager
Working Hours: 173 hours per month, usually Monday to Friday, however you will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the business
Salary & Benefits: Up to £50,000 (DOE)
Reports to: Regional Director

We appreciate each of our team member's experience and skills. We also know these make you unique and this is what will help shape and enrich the lives of the young people we look after. We also believe it is important that our team members share the same values as the company.

They have a shared vision to be emotionally resilient, supportive leaders who provide accountable yet nurturing direction to each other and the young people we care for:
Emotional Resilience: You are able to manage your personal emotions to deal with complex and challenging situations in a safe, objective and solution-focused manner. If something goes wrong, how have you learnt from it? How do you make sure it won't happen again
Support: You will be a naturally supportive person, looking after the young people and the team members you work with. You are a great listener, who understands the importance of supporting others to come to solutions themselves and supporting the independence of the young people.
Leading: You must ensure that you are a role model to the young people and to the rest of the team. This means you will lead by example at all times, demonstrating the values.Accountable: You will take responsibility for your actions.
You will be open and honest in all communications. You will be a champion of self-reflection in order to continuously grow and develop in your knowledge and practice.

Nurturing: You will strive to create a warm and encouraging environment for the young people we look after and the staff in your team. You believe in lifting others up. You understand that praise is a great way to reinforce positive behaviour.

Direction: You know the importance of training and will ensure that your team attend any training that is booked. You take ownership for your own development and direction and you support your team members to do the same.

The purpose of a Regional Manager

To ensure that the safeguarding of all young people underpins every decision made
To support the home managers within your region and ensuring that the homes are running in a cost effective and quality way, delivering excellent outcomes, care experience and customer satisfaction

Key Elements of the Role

Management of the Home Managers within your region
Creating and maintaining quality services and long term placements
Ensuring that staffing levels are adequate to meet the needs of the home and that rotas are upheld
Managing referrals in conjunction with the Home Managers and Business Development Team
Managing budgets – including staffing and maintenance resources

Ensuring that staff are recruited and trained according to company policy and relevant legalisation
Ensuring that the homes have the correct resources and environment in which children can develop
Ensuring that all policies and procedures are implemented and are followed at all times
Ensuring that all young people experience a placement experience that is personalised to their particular needs, identified through a robust assessment system and placement matching
Keeping effective records, monitoring progress and taking appropriate action to ensure service delivery
Conducting staff evaluation & regular supervisions with Home Managers
Liaising with external support agencies
Developing a Regional Development Plan and individual Personal Development Plans for all managers and ensuring their implementation

Person Requirements

A minimum of 2 years' experience managing a residential children's home
Direct knowledge and experience of Ofsted inspections and expectations
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to all tasks
You have the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services (or equivalent) or are willing to work towards it

whilst this job description gives an overview of the post, it is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to behave in a flexible manner
and take on any other duties that may be reasonably delegated from time to time

Please contact James Loveday

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