SPARK OF GENIUS

Responsibility

• responsibility for ensuring and promoting the safeguarding of any young people that you may come into contact with
• work in accordance with Spark of Genius vision and aims
• take overall responsibility for all staff, delegating effectively and appropriately
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• ensure staff team are supported and supervised on a 24/7 basis which should include observation of practice across shifts
• ensure all staff adhere to and work within the policies and procedures established in the organisation and the house
• take a lead in ensuring meetings and reviews of children and staff are delivered within required time scales
• ensure effective delivery of individual care planning requirements for children and young people
• manage and monitor staffing costs, staffing structures and rota’s, ensuring they meet requirements of the children’s needs and are in line with allocated budgets
• ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities in relation to adherence of policies, both in the house, the organisation and those set out in the regulation of care standards
• develop and make known to staff a variety of intervention strategies regarding behaviour management. In order that children can develop coping mechanisms and changes in patterns of behaviour

Requirements

• education, Qualification and SSSC Requirements
• ability to work shifts including evening and weekends
• SVQ 4/SQF Level 9 Children and Young People and HNC/Academic equivalent qualification that meets SSSC requirements
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• high standard of reporting and recording
• it is the responsibility of the post holder to comply with Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities requirements at all times
• full UK driving licence
• any other reasonable management instruction
• evidence of undertaking a supervisory role in relation to staff within a residential environment
• SVQ 4/SQF Level 9 Leadership & Management or equivalent
• experience of formal and informal supervision of staff
• registered Manager - South Ayrshire
• management or working towards these
• leadership and motivational skills
• professional Criteria qualification
• good interpersonal skills
• wide knowledge of the behaviours displayed by children and young people and an understanding of a myriad of intervention strategies
• you must co-operate with the company in complying with the Health and Safety requirements and are therefore expected to follow Company policies, to acquaint yourself with the Fire, Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work and report any unsafe practices and conditions
• appropriate registration with the SSSC or other relevant regulatory body
• work using own initiative
• working Knowledge of legislation in relation to childcare including National Care Standards, Children Act 1995, GIRFEC
• A willingness to participate in all in house training whether mandatory, development or identified training. (Mandatory is working towards an SVQ 4 Leadership & Management or equivalent
• the post holder may be reasonably expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time
• A minimum of 2 years' experience at Assistant Manager level or a minimum of 4 years experience including a supervisory role/professional role and related experience
• application form and certificate check and interview
• good communication skills
• an understanding of the process of child development
• application form, references and interview
• knowledge and understanding of the principles of teamwork
• working towards remaining SSSC conditions eg , Professional Care qualification with no more than 6 months left to complete
• appropriate Registration with the SSSC must be completed within 6 months of start commencing in the post, if you are not already registered
• understanding the principles of safeguarding and child protection
• the Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time within legal notification frameworks, however, not outside what is considered reasonable to the original post’
• work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

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Responsibility

• work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievements
• provide a supervisory and mentoring role to RCCWs who will be providing a caring role to our Young people
• work as part of a team to meet the social, emotional and educational health and mental health needs of young people
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• take responsibility for practice development of the care team including allocated supervision and performance management of staff
• ensure that the care team have the skills, knowledge and ability to care for children and young people effectively
• write review reports, risk assessment and contribute to care plans
• ensuring that staff understand and are fully aware of the daily routines of the home
• support on call arrangements as a Senior Member of the team
• assist with management tasks including finance, fleet, environment and Health and Safety, staffing matters including absence, recruitment, training and development
• contribute to assessment and care plan arrangements, participating in reviews and other meetings as necessary
• ensure both local authority and internal care plans are in place and that staff fully understand their role
• deputise in the absence of the management team, where necessary
• participate in and encourage the participation of the young people in the domestic tasks of the home in order to develop the self-care skills
• in your new role

Trade

• childcare
• Childcare

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Requirements

• committed to providing an inclusive, inspiring, living environment
• experience with housekeeping
• ability to maintain high standards of hygiene adhering to company policies and procedures
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• A passion for working with young people
• the desire to teach children and young people housekeeping skills
• able to work in a Challenging Environment

Trade

• driving
• Driving

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Trade

• personal Care & Home Health
• Personal Care & Home Health

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