Regional Manager

Title: Regional Manager with RI
Salary: £65,000-£70,000 (depending on experience)
Location: North Wales

Are you ready to make a truly life-changing impact?

Who are we?

At Bluestones Medical Complex Care, we are leading the way in innovative and progressive care for children with complex needs and with our growing team we are looking for an Regional Residential Children's Manager. Our aim is to nurture and develop young people into independent, responsible adults using our pioneering SEED model.

We are constantly evolving our care practices and therapies to provide the highest quality support tailored to each individual. Our passionate team works tirelessly to help our young people thrive and achieve their full potential.

Job Summary

As the Regional Residential Manager, you will be responsible for the oversight and management of 10 Residential Children's Homes that use our SEED Care Model to progress the young people within our services.

As the Regional Manager, you will ensure our services comply with all relevant regulations and guidelines while driving continuous improvement in the quality of care provided to the children.

You will serve as the Responsible Individual for each home, overseeing all aspects of operations, staffing, and outcomes.

CIW Benefits

• Competitive salary with a brilliant bonus structure
• Benefits package
• We provide extra training and qualifications up to Level 7 through our own City and Guilds Education Centre
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Company pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Individual for each of the 10 Residential Children's Homes, ensuring compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance our therapeutic SEED Care Model across the homes, promoting best practices and consistent implementation.
• Oversee the hiring, training, and management of all staff members within the homes, including providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Monitor key performance metrics for the homes, such as child well-being outcomes, staff retention, and family engagement, and develop action plans to address any areas of concern.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure appropriate therapeutic interventions and support services are provided to meet each child's unique needs.
• Embed the company's Three P's - Policies, Processes, and Protocols - and ensure that all employees within your responsibility know and understand them.
• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as social workers, juvenile justice representatives, and community partners, to coordinate care and advocate for the needs of the children.
• Manage the operational performance of the homes, including developing and overseeing annual budgets.
• Represent the organisation in community events, professional associations, and other forums to promote the SEED Care Model and the organisation's mission.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Management Qualification
• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or a related field; master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role within a residential children's home or similar setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team of professionals effectively
  Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make decisions in a complex and dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Proficient in data analysis and the use of technology to support program management and reporting.