Registered Manager

We are passionate about working together to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people to 'have the best life possible' by providing them with a supportive and homely environment that is centred on their individual needs. This will be achieved by putting the child / young person at the centre of all support planning and developing strategies that will enable the child/young person to develop skills in all aspects of their life to give them independence and feeling included in their communities based on what is important to them.

As the Registered Manager you will be accountable for leading the management and development of a team within the residential home for children on behalf of the Section Manager and the Service Manager for Integrated Disability Services.

One of the key areas of responsibility will be to ensure that you promote, and value 'Active Support', 'Positive Behaviour Support' and the 'Reduction of Restrictive Practices' approaches as a central method of enabling children and young people to engage more in their daily lives; building strong relationships with those surrounding them, developing independent living skills and becoming active members within their communities through delivering high quality care.

As the Registered Manager you will demonstrate practical, visible, and compassionate leadership and will be required to:
• Manage the delivery of operational responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with the standards within the regulated service.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with the SSWBA.
• Provide workforce and performance information / data.

The Registered Manager will also need to demonstrate, role model and empower staff to ensure:
• They put the children and young people's needs at the centre of their care and ensure they have voice and control overreaching the outcomes that help them achieve wellbeing.
• Children and young people using the service are empowered to become more involved in the design and delivery of the service by putting in place communication systems bespoke to the child / young person that will give the child / young person a clear voice on what is important to them.

You will be expected to:
• Take responsibility for the overall service delivery whilst ensuring that Sylva Gardens remains fully compliant with the RISCA Regulations 2016.
• Work with the Section Manager to implement opportunities for service improvements that deliver efficiencies and sustainability in the delivery of services including gathering feedback from those using the service, their family and friends and other relevant stakeholder's.
• Promote a very high standard of personal and professional behaviour in supporting a culture across the service that is authentically warm, genuine, trustworthy, honest, reliable, consistent, and caring.
• Provide workplace supervision and guidance for deputy managers and support workers ensuring that they work safely and in a manner that meets the standards that are required of a Social Care Worker within the Social Care Wales Code of Conduct.
• Ensuring that the day to day running of the service is delivered in a manner which results in continuous improvement in the service so that 'people are supported to achieve all they can; they are provided with the right support at the right time; they are safe and are protected from abuse'
• Build and develop supervision and review processes that consistently reinforce a continuous improvement ethos from all staff who work in Sylva Gardens.

What we are looking for from you:
• QCF Level 5 diploma in leadership children and young people or equivalent NVQ.
• At least 5 years' experience of managing a service regulated by Care Inspectorate Wales for disabled people including services to children who have disabilities.
• Sound knowledge of Positive Behaviour as an approach to supporting individuals who have learning disabilities. On appointment the ability to achieve the level 4 qualification in Positive Behaviour Support.
• At least 10 years' experience and knowledge of working with disabled people across the lifespan, including those with complex health needs, dual diagnosis and behaviour that challenges.
• Previous experience of managing people in relation to all aspects of performance and attendance. Good Knowledge of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016.
• Sound knowledge of Active Support and Person Centred Planning approaches and ability to embed in team practice.

Care Workers can work in other care settings within the county. Settings include those supporting individuals with learning disabilities and /or complex emotional and behavioural needs and full training and support will be provided.

This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion: Fiona Dennison Section Manager 01492 577772 fiona.dennison@conwy.gov.uk

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either Language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

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