- Work with the young person and team to develop strategies to reduce behaviours/work with unlined factors and stimuli/triggers.
- Develop therapeutic response for the team to follow.
- Will not be fazed by challenging and complex behaviours
- Knowledge of CHR 2015 and the QS
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues
- Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation
- Team-building skills
- Supervision skill
- Ability to manage teams effectively.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Understanding the needs of looked-after children including managing challenging behaviour
- Excellent organisational skills 12 months relevant supervisory experience
- 24 months experience of working in a residential setting with and managing challenging behaviour.
· Resilience and emotional regulation: stays composed during incidents, conflict or crisis; can debrief and reset effectively.
· On-call capability: confident in managing concerns, giving clear direction to staff, and escalating appropriately; makes defensible decisions at pace.
· Leadership and role-modelling: sets expectations, holds boundaries, promotes a positive culture, and supports staff performance and wellbeing.
· Initiative and problem-solving: identifies risks early, anticipates staffing/practical needs, and takes ownership to resolve issues.
· Safeguarding and risk management: strong understanding of safeguarding processes, missing-from-care responses, incident management and learning.
· Care planning and outcomes focus: contributes to meaningful plans, routines and goals; promotes education, health and positive activities.
· Quality and compliance: maintains strong recording, medication oversight (where applicable), audits/checks, and readiness for regulation/inspections.
· Communication and professional curiosity: works effectively with social workers, schools, health and other partners; asks the right questions and challenges respectfully.
· Shift coordination: manages rotas/cover, handovers and daily priorities to keep the home running smoothly.
· Reflective practice: learns from incidents, welcomes feedback, and helps embed improvement across the home.
- Diploma L3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Willingness to complete Diploma L5 L&M in H&S
You will be required to be flexible in your hours supporting the children the staff and the Manager
To apply for this job email your details to mick.fieldviewcare@aol.com.
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