Registered Manager - Stoke on Trent

What we do

Crystal Care Solutions are a specialist, independent social care organisation who operate a number of residential and supported living units across the region. Established in 2007 we pride ourselves in providing in making an outstanding contribution to the children and young people we care for which is highlighted with 100% of our Residential Homes being rated Good or Outstanding with Ofsted. Our aim is to transform the lives of looked-after children.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Crystal Care Solutions team as a Registered Manager within a 3 bed Specialist Therapeutic Home.

As a Registered Manager you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, you won’t find a more rewarding career.

The successful candidate will be working Monday - Friday 9am until 5pm however you may be required to work additional hours as required by the needs of the business and the young people we care for.

Benefits

Crystal Care Solutions is a company committed to its employees. In addition to a competitive salary with additional sleep-in payments, we offer many additional benefits to our employees:

· Pension Auto-enrolment scheme

· ‘Pay Care Scheme’ funded by Crystal Care Solutions which gives you cash back for medical costs

· Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone advice line available 24/7 365 days a year

· Engage platform including discounts or free offers on hundreds of well-known high street and online brands

· 6.6 weeks annual leave plus an annual leave Service Award each year, up to a total of 1 extra weeks’ holiday after 5 years

· Support for your continued professional development such as funding for Level 5 in Leadership and Management, including fast tracked level 5 funded by the organisation

· Refer a Friend Scheme bonus for you and the friend you’ve recommended for a role

· DBS check paid for, and reimbursement of the cost for the update service each year

· Reimbursement of your Social Care Wales registration costs each year

· Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental package

What we need

We want to hear from caring, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with a can-do approach who really care about the lives of young people. You’ll enjoy working with children and young people, supporting your team to achieve positive outcomes. You’ll create a safe, caring and supportive place to live for children and young people.

If you have managerial experience within Residential Childcare, this could be the perfect role for you.

Essential Job Requirements

· Provide a safe environment for the young people in our care

· Good communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships with young people, colleagues and professionals

· Be a good team player to provide a high level of care and achieve positive outcomes

· Encourage the young people to be motivated and take part in activities, education and extracurricular activities

· Experience of and ability to lead staff teams to provide a high level of care within a residential childcare setting

· Have a knowledge of child development and appreciation of the needs of children and young people

· Have attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork, keeping this up to date and organized for the managers review

· Be able to adapt working practice to the ethos of the home

· Have resilience, motivation and determination

· Can adapt to challenging and changing situations

· Be inclusive to all children & young people

· Diploma Level 3 qualified in Children and Young Person’s Workforce or equivalent

· Have 3 years’ work experience working with Children and Young People within a residential environment including 2 years at senior level

· Experience of Ofsted Inspections

· Experience of attending professionals meetings and working contributively with the professional network

· Experience of attending formal meetings and preparing formal reports

· Up to date knowledge of the current legislation governing the sector

· Have an understanding and can demonstrate confidentiality

· Strong knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 including the Standards for residential children’s homes

· Physical activities with the children and young people

· Demonstrate a commitment to personal development and acquisition of professional skills and further qualifications

· Be flexible and able to undertake shift work including weekends and sleep-ins.

· Ability to participate in ‘On-Call-Manager’ Rota and take calls out of hours.

· Safe holding and physical intervention

· Be confident in using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word

· Apply for enhanced DBS disclosure and if applicable, overseas criminal records checks

· Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Attributes

· Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or Level 4 Registered Manager Award, or equivalent

· Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to young people

· Experience in a therapeutic setting

· Proven Ofsted inspection history

· Proven success in development of teams and individuals

Child and Adult Protections Statement

Crystal Care Solutions believe it is the responsibility of all staff at Crystal Care Solutions to ensure that the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of all Children, Young People and Young Adults is treated with upmost seriousness. Child and Adult Protection and Safeguarding are fundamental in reducing the risks to young people and allowing young people to live in a home that is free from fear or judgement.

Crystal Care Solutions has an in-depth policy that clearly demonstrates the responsibilities you need to undertake to comply with the organisation’s Safeguarding procedures which is provided to all staff during the recruitment process. This ensures all staff are aware of what is classed as abuse, how to support young people, who to tell and how to record a disclosure.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for enhanced DBS disclosure. Crystal Care Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and promotes Equal Opportunities in employment. As a company we oppose any form of unlawful discrimination. You are expected to comply with Crystal Care Solutions policy on Equal Opportunity to ensure that your work practice and actions re-enforce this at all times.