Relevant sector degree or Level 5 Leadership & Management (Children’s)
Related Leadership qualification Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of Employment legislation
Strong understanding of Children’s services law
EXPERIENCE
Previous responsibility for business growth and development
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Management of Children’s services
Working as a Responsible Individual for at least 2 years
Responsibilities
To provide management support to the operations of the Cambian Group – to ensure efficient and effective co-ordination and delivery of performance management systems including monthly audits of designated homes
To ensure that each children’s home meets and exceeds the standards and expectations contained in its Statement of Purpose as well as fully complying with legislative frameworks and the SCIFF
To maximize the profitability of the region by driving high occupancy rates within the homes whilst maintaining high quality standards
To establish and maintain effective working relationships with Local Authorities and other key agencies to achieve best outcomes for young people, promote the business interests of Cambian Group within the region and maximise opportunities to provide additional services to existing customers
To liaise with Cambian Group customers to ensure all quality assurance issues remain a key focus by way of regularly seeking customer feedback on service provisions
To ensure consistency of Regulation 44 inspections via continuous monitoring of standards
To provide advice, assistance and support to all managers in relation to safeguarding issues and other notifiable events
To investigate complaints and attend neighbourhood meetings as and when required
To support the process of establishing and maintaining a stable, competent and motivated staff team in all of our homes. This will include completing management investigations and disciplinary hearings as and when required
To offer inspiration, leadership, managerial guidance, direction and support to staff at all levels
Assess Registered Managers monitoring on a regular basis.
To ensure that company policy and procedures are adhered to