Accountable to: Responsible Individual, Senior Leadership Team.
Hours of Employment: Full time – 40 hours per week, plus on call duties as required to meet the needs of the organisation. Included within salary are 2 weekday on calls per week (Monday to Thursday) and 1 weekend per calendar month (Friday to Sunday), any additional on call is paid at the prevailing rate.
Our Children’s Residential Service is a relatively new arm however, we have been operating since 2013 and have a proven track record with the Local Authorities we serve, in providing care and support to young people and vulnerable adults.
We are a family business who value our management and staff team, who make staff feel like they are part of the bigger picture and are seen as individuals. We empower our managers to make decisions relating to the care of the children and young people in our service, where they are able to make informed decisions based on meeting needs and not financial targets.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users who use our services and as such we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is taken very seriously at Safe Haven Group and is at the forefront of everything we do. Successful candidates who are made an Offer of Employment will be required to complete relevant compliance & safeguarding checks.
It is a contractual requirement for all employees across the organisation to comply with the missions and values as set out below:
Our core values and principles promote accountability which enables us to stay focused on well-being, keeping people safe from harm and supporting them to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Ofsted Compliance: Maintain full compliance with Ofsted regulations and standards, ensuring that the children's home operates within the statutory framework. Lead and participate in inspections, implementing any necessary improvements based on feedback and recommendations.
Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain robust systems for monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided. Conduct regular internal audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and take appropriate action.
Communication and Partnership: Establish and maintain effective communication channels with external agencies, families, and professionals involved in the children's lives. Foster positive relationships with local authorities, social workers, and other stakeholders.
Financial Management: Manage the budget for the children's home efficiently, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet the needs of the children. Monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising the quality of care.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills/Person Specification:
Ability to work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals.
If you are interested in the role please APPLY or get in touch with Finley Chatfield on
07385 116 230 or finley.chatfield@blackstone-recruitment.co.uk