Job Purpose

Ty Caredig Ltd are seeking  an experienced, passionate Registered Residential Manager for a Childrens & Young Peoples home, you will need to possess a  QCF Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (or equivalent qualification) as recognised by Social Care Wales to meet the standards required to register as a Children & Young people’s residential care home manager, with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Ty Caredig Ltd are looking for someone who can demonstrate a wide range of experience, be focused on excellent care delivery, and wants to take on the responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of the organisations policies and procedures in line with relevant legislation including meeting and or exceeding the standards set out by the Social Services & Well Being Act (Wales) 2014. The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care Act (2016) and any subsequent updates.

Ty Caredig Ltd, residential homes have been delivering an outstanding integrated model of education, therapy and therapeutic care to children & young people who present a range of emotional, complex interpersonal behavioral needs, complex social difficulties because of adverse childhood experiences. The home will provide long-term residential care for the children & young people who are looked after. The underpinning philosophy of our Childrens and Young Peoples home’s is to support children/young people through a range of needs such as early childhood trauma, attachment disorders, challenging behaviors and those who have been subject to various placement breakdowns to enable them to come to terms with their past and build on the skills needed to achieve the best possible outcomes.

The new residential home will support children and young people with complex needs and behaviours in a therapeutic environment. The company is committed to developing a reputation for transparent practice that meets the needs of children and young people, and a new dynamic way of delivering care and support to vulnerable young people.

The successful applicant must be able to develop positive relationships with external stakeholders, while also ensuring the Home has the highest possible level of occupancy by utilising links with the local community.

You will lead and motivate a team to deliver high and consistent standards of care and support for the young people who currently live in the home, ensuring they are kept safe, that you advocate strongly for them, and their voices shine through everything we do.

You will need a real eye for detail – understanding that our absolute commitment to the Safeguarding of our children and young people and the Quality of our service are the top priorities of Ty Caredig Ltd.

You will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the statutory and regulatory environment for registered Residential Children’s & Young People’s Homes with CIW.

As a manager you will set the operational direction and organize the effective running of the service provision to meet Ty Caredig’s statement of purpose. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of running the home, for medium to long-term planned placements to ensure young people are supported and prepared to move on to independent living.

A bit about the role

The children & young people’s care will involve professional practice that is sensitive to their trauma history. Our model will provide an environment where they will receive positive experiences of reliable, consistent care and support through providing specific and structured care, with very clear consistent boundaries.

You will be the “Registered Manager” for the home as specified in the Children’s Homes Regulations 2001 and required to fulfil the obligations set out in the National Minimum Standards for Children’s Home 2002 We will provide specialist learning, training, and Supervision to enhance your professional development.

Main Duties

1. To contribute to the Care Planning process of children cared for Ty Caredig Ltd by:
   • Attending and preparing for Childrens and Young Peoples conferences, reviews, planning, core group and other meetings in connection with children/young people placed with Ty Caredig Ltd.
   • Be accountable for care service delivery plans and corresponding documentation, making sure care plans, management plans, risk assessments and other relevant paperwork’s are all in place and reviewed as required.
     Guiding and supporting staff in maintaining children and young people’s records accurately and within agreed timescales.
   • Be a positive role model to all staff and children/young people ensuring that professional and work boundaries are always adhered to.
2. Responsible for regular staff  supervision and appraisals.
3. To take overall responsibility for ensuring staff Rota’s are produced in a timely fashion and there are always sufficient staff available with the correct skills, gender mix and experience for supporting our individuals and their planned activities. Ensure the highest level of care is being delivered and the service provided exceeds National Minimum Standards. Promote positive teamwork and work closely with colleagues as well as other professionals.
4. Being able to work from your own initiative is important to showing strong leadership in a Senior role  to promote positive teamwork and work closely with colleagues as well as other  professionals.
5. To assist Residential Support Workers in developing clear care plans for the children and young people in our care.
6. Lead staff to support children and young people retain the highest level of independence possible and support them to take appropriate control and responsibility for their own lives and independence.
7. Liaise with the Responsible Individual and other members of the senior management team as appropriate providing regular reports about key areas of performance e.g., quality and finance etc.
8. Contributing to the creation of an environment in which children and young people are afforded high material standards in relation to their physical needs. In so doing you will consider their individual needs taking into account their ability, gender, ethnicity, religious and cultural background, building on the children/young person’s strengths, interests, and aspirations.
9. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of effective communication systems within the children and young people’s home and between  other parts of the organization, outside agencies and children’s families (when this is in accordance with the child’s care plan).  
10. To maintain all records in accordance with company policy, regulations, and statutory requirements, to have excellent understanding and  working knowledge of the organisations health and safety guidelines and that health and safety standards are met.
11. To maintain and respect the requirement for absolute confidentiality in relation to the performance of all your duties and the information that you glean from there.  
12. To support the staff team to develop an understanding of the interests and hobbies of the children/young people, to ensure that children/young people receive all the necessary advice, support, and regular health checks to maintain their physical health and well-being. To promote nutrition, relaxation, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle.
13. To work in a safe way, not putting your own or another member of staff’s health or safety at work at risk.
14. To ensure the Company’s commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people is upheld and any areas of concern are reported immediately to the appropriate person.
15. To closely monitor and correctly record all absences from work due to sickness, or for  any other reasons, to ensure all staff timesheets are submitted correctly for salary purposes.
16. To declare any other work (paid or voluntary) or activity that may lead to a conflict of interest.
17. To inform your supervisor as soon as possible of any intended absence from work due to sickness, or for any other reason.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Send your CV and cover letter to hr@tycaredig.com

Job Purpose

To contribute to the development of a residential service in a manner that maximizes the children’s and young people’s life chances. You will be working as part of an integrated team to ensure effective care and protection is provided to children and young people in the service provision. As a Residential Support worker, you will be supporting children and young people in all aspects of their daily lives. Providing care, guidance, and support to the young people in our care, ensuring all their needs are identified and met whilst promoting choice, dignity, and respect. The safety, welfare, and positive esteem of everyone shall be at the heart of all your interventions and interactions. To work in partnership to help young people and their families to enable them to come to terms with their current and past life experiences, build confidence and self-esteem within the safety of the care environment, and provide a platform for them to live safely in a community. Engage, communicate, and listen to the children/young people and their needs.  Work pro-actively; Provide essential care and nurturing to the children/young people and assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment. To ensure the  Company’s commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people is upheld and any areas of concern are reported immediately to the appropriate person.

General Responsibilites

As instructed by Residential Managers/Deputy Managers/Team Leaders to work when requested in assisting with all duties in connection with the  safe day-to-day running of the home. Working with the staff team to implement Ty Caredig Ltd policies and to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered to the children/young people within our care. To work wherever requested in carrying out the above and to always comply with the policies and procedures of TY Caredig Ltd.

To ensure the Company’s commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people is upheld and any areas of concern are reported immediately to the appropriate person.

Please note this is a general description for a Residential Support Worker role, but duties are personalised to the Service User’s individual needs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To contribute to the Care Planning process of children cared for Ty Caredig Ltd by:
   • Maintaining children’s children/young people’s records accurately and within agreed timescales
   • Undertaking Key Worker responsibilities conscientiously and in accordance with agreed timescales
   • Adhere to Safeguarding policies and procedures.
2. To attend and contribute to your supervision sessions and appraisal processes.
3. To represent the company when called upon to do so by exhibiting the highest professional standards. Always Adhere to Ty Caredig’s Ltd, policies and Procedures.
4. To participate in training programs and individual training courses.
5. Undertaking “sleep-in” duties in accordance with the home’s rota.
6. Contributing to the creation of an environment in which children/young people are afforded high material standards in relation to their physical needs. In so doing you will consider their individual needs taking into account their ability, gender, ethnicity, religious and cultural background, building on the children/young person’s strengths, interests, and aspirations. Supporting children & young people to access education and community facilities/activities.
7. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of effective communication systems within the children/young people’s home and between the children/young people’s home and other parts of the organization, outside agencies, and children’s families (when this is in accordance with the child’s care plan).  
8. To participate and contribute to the collation and preparation of Assessment and Action Records (when this is in accordance with the children/young people’s care plan).
9. To maintain all records in accordance with company policy, regulations, and statutory requirements
10. To maintain and respect the requirement for absolute confidentiality in relation to the performance of all  of your duties and the information that you glean from there.  
11. To become a key worker to the children/young people and develop an understanding of their interests and hobbies undertake any other duties as required by or as instructed by your  Line Manager.  To ensure that people receive all necessary advice, support, and regular health checks to maintain their physical health and well-being. Supporting children and young people in helping to maintain personal care. To promote nutrition, relaxation, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle.
12. To work in a safe way, not putting your own or another member of staff’s health or safety at work at risk.
13. To inform your supervisor as soon as possible of any intended absence from work due to sickness, or for any other reason.
14. To declare any other work (paid or voluntary) or activity that may lead to a conflict of interest.

 PERSON SPECIFICATION

Send your CV and cover letter to hr@tycaredig.com

Job Purpose

We’re offering you the chance to be a part of Ty Caredig’s Ltd children’s & young people’s residential home.

The home will provide long-term residential care for children & young people who are looked after. The underpinning philosophy of our children/young people’s home’s is to support children/young people through a range of needs such as early childhood trauma, attachment disorders, challenging behaviors and those who have been subject to various placement breakdowns to enable them to come to terms with their past and build on the skills needed to achieve the best possible outcomes.

To contribute to the development of a residential service in a manner that maximizes the  children’s and young people’s life chances. You will be working as part of an integrated team to ensure effective care and protection is provided to children and young persons in the service provision. As a Senior Shift Support Worker, you will be supporting children and young persons in all aspects of their daily lives. Providing care, guidance, and support to the young people in our care, ensuring all their needs are identified and met whilst promoting choice, dignity, and respect. The safety, welfare, and positive esteem of everyone shall be at the heart of all your interventions and interactions. To work in partnerships to help children and young persons and their families to enable them to come to terms with their current and past life experiences, build confidence and self-esteem within the safety of the care environment, and provide a platform for them to live safely in a community. Engage, communicate, and listen to the children/young people and their needs.  Work pro-actively; Provide essential care and nurturing to the children/young people and assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment. To ensure the  Company’s commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people is upheld and any areas of concern are reported immediately to the appropriate person.

If you have experience as a Senior Shift Support Worker within residential care, we would love to hear from you.

A bit about the role

The young people’s care will involve professional practice from therapists that is sensitive to their trauma history. Our model will provide an environment where they will receive positive experiences of reliable, consistent support  through providing specific and structured care, with very clear consistent boundaries.

As a Senior Shift Support Worker, you will be supervising staff and working alongside The Deputy and Registered manager to ensure the highest level of care is being delivered. You will assist in all aspects of managing the service and ensuring the smooth running of The Home. You will train and induct staff and allocate and monitor duties to ensure residential support/care workers develop their knowledge and skills, help in developing and implementing care plans for the children and young persons in our care, building a strong work ethic and positive environment within the home, you must be able to effectively work with others, deliver an excellent standard of care and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of national minimal standards, relevant legislation and understand best practice.

At the same time, we will provide specialist learning, training, and Supervision to enhance your professional development.

General Responsibilities

At the same time, we will provide specialist learning, training, and Supervision to enhance your professional development.

As instructed by Residential Managers/Deputy Managers to work when requested in assisting with all duties in connection with the safe day-to day running of the home. Working with the staff team to implement Ty Caredig Ltd policies and to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered to the children/young people within our care. To work wherever requested in carrying out the above and to always comply with the policies and procedures of TY Caredig Ltd.

To ensure the Company’s commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people is upheld and any areas of concern are reported immediately to the appropriate person.

Please note this is a general description for a Senior Shift Support Worker role, but duties are personalised to the Service User’s individual needs.

• Providing direct line management to a team of residential staff to deliver high standards of care.
• Leading shifts and supervising staff.
• Supporting children/young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Being an advocate for the well-being of children/young people.
• Leading and assessing staff, carrying out supervisions, appraisals, and risk assessments.
• Put the young persons and children at the center of all the care provided. This includes involving them in all the decisions and choices about them.
• Assist the home manager in supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals in the home. This includes but is not limited to arranging appointments and supporting hygiene practices.
• A QCF Level 3 Social Care
• Experience of leading a team within a care setting
• Experience in a trauma informed setting, residential short breaks, or children’s services
• Experience of clear, concise record keeping via IT systems
• Understanding of GDPR, Safeguarding and relevant policies

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To contribute to the Care Planning process of children cared for Ty Caredig Ltd by:
   • Attending and preparing for children/young people’s conferences, reviews, planning, core group and other meetings in connection with children/young people placed with the company.
   • Maintaining children/young people’s records accurately and within agreed timescales
   • Undertaking Key Worker responsibilities conscientiously and in accordance with agreed timescales
2. To  contribute to supervision sessions and appraisal processes.
3. To represent the company when called upon to do so by exhibiting the highest professional standards.
4. To participate in training programs and individual training courses.
5. Contributing to the creation of an environment in which children/young people are afforded high material standards in relation to their physical needs. In so doing you will consider their individual needs taking into account their ability, gender, ethnicity, religious and cultural background, building on the children/young person’s strengths, interests, and aspirations.
6. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of effective communication systems within the children/young people’s home and between the children’s home and other parts of the organization, outside agencies and children’s families (when this is in accordance with the child’s care plan).  
7. To participate and contribute to the collation and preparation of Assessment and Action Records (when this is in accordance with the children/young people’s care plan).
8. To maintain all records in accordance with company policy, regulations, and statutory requirements
9. To maintain and respect the requirement for absolute confidentiality in relation to the performance of all your duties and the information that you glean from there.
10. To ensure that people receive all necessary advice, support, and regular health checks to maintain their physical health and well-being. To promote nutrition, relaxation, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle.
11. To work in a safe way, not putting your own or another member of staff’s health or safety at work at risk.
12. To inform your supervisor as soon as possible of any intended absence from work due to sickness, or for any other reason.
13. To declare any other work (paid or voluntary) or activity that may lead to a conflict of interest.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Send your CV and cover letter to hr@tycaredig.com

Job Purpose

Ty Caredig Ltd are seeking a qualified individual to assist the Registered Manager in the leadership and management of a new Residential Childrens and Young Peoples Home. Ty Caredig Ltd, has been delivering an outstanding integrated model of education, therapy and therapeutic care to children & young people who present a range of emotional, complex interpersonal behavioral needs, complex social difficulties as a result of adverse childhood experiences. The home will provide long-term residential care for the children & young people who are looked after. The underpinning philosophy of our Childrens and Young Peoples home’s is to support children/young people through a range of needs such as early childhood trauma, attachment disorders, challenging behaviors and those who have been subject to various placement breakdowns to enable them to come to terms with their past and build on the skills needed to achieve the best possible outcomes.

We are looking for an exceptional Children’s Home Deputy Manager to assist Registered Manager lead and further develop one of our Residential Homes for children & young people.

You will lead and motivate a team to deliver high and consistent standards of care and support for the young people who currently live there, ensuring they are kept safe, that you advocate strongly for them, and their voices shine through everything we do.

You will need a real eye for detail – understanding that our absolute commitment to the Safeguarding of our children and young people and the Quality of our service are the top priorities.

You will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the statutory and regulatory environment for registered Residential Children’s & Young People’s Homes with CIW.

The Deputy Manager will receive training and gain firsthand practical experience of most aspects of the Residential Manager role as part of continuing professional development and deputise for them in their absence. Under supervision, the successful candidate will be given lead responsibility for specific tasks in the leadership and management of the home by the Registered Manager.

If you have experience as a Deputy Manager within residential care, we would love to hear from you.

A bit about the role

The children & young people’s care will involve professional practice that is sensitive to their trauma history. Our model will provide an environment where they will receive positive experiences of reliable, consistent care and support through providing specific and structured care, with very clear consistent boundaries.

You will work with the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home and deputise in their absence, whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring that the children and young people, we support develop to reach their full potential.

At the same time, we will provide specialist learning, training, and Supervision to enhance your professional development.

General Responsibilities

As instructed by Residential Managers to work when requested in assisting with all duties in connection with the  safe day-to-day running of the home. Working with the staff team to implement Ty Caredig Ltd policies and processes to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered to the children/young people within our care. To work wherever requested in carrying out the above and to always comply with the policies and procedures of TY Caredig Ltd. You will be responsible for managing a team of 12 – 14 staff.

Main Duties

1. To contribute to the Care Planning process of children cared for Ty Caredig Ltd by:
2. To attend and contribute to your supervision sessions and appraisal processes.
3. To cover for the home manager in their absence and to provide on-call support as part of a Rota when required.
4. Being able to work from your own initiative is important to showing strong leadership in a Senior role  to promote positive teamwork and work closely with colleagues as well as other  professionals.
5. To assist RSW’s in developing clear care plans for the children and young people in our care.
6. Help children and young people retain the highest level of independence possible and support them to take appropriate control and responsibility for their own lives and independence.
7. Supervise RSW’s and work alongside the staff and the home manager to ensure the highest level of care is being delivered and the service provided exceeds National Minimum Standards. Promote positive teamwork and work closely with colleagues as well as other professionals.
8. Contributing to the creation of an environment in which children and young people are afforded high material standards in relation to their physical needs. In so doing you will consider their individual needs taking into account their ability, gender, ethnicity, religious and cultural background, building on the children/young person’s strengths, interests, and aspirations.
9. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of effective communication systems within the children and young people’s home and between the children and young people’s home and other parts of the organization, outside agencies and children’s families (when this is in accordance with the child’s care plan).  
10. To maintain all records in accordance with company policy, regulations, and statutory requirements
11. To maintain and respect the requirement for absolute confidentiality in relation to the performance of all your duties and the information that you glean from there.  
12. To develop an understanding of the interests and hobbies of the children/young people,  to ensure that children/young people receive all the necessary advice, support, and regular health checks to maintain their physical health and well-being. To promote nutrition, relaxation, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle.
13. To work in a safe way, not putting your own or another member of staff’s health or safety at work at risk.
14. To ensure the Company’s commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people is upheld and any areas of concern are reported immediately to the appropriate person.
15. To inform your supervisor as soon as possible of any intended absence from work due to sickness, or for any other reason.
16. To adhere to company Policies & Procedures and to support staff to do the same.
17. To work with the Registered Manager to maintain high standards within the home, including Health & Safety and Fire Safety.
18. To declare any other work (paid or voluntary) or activity that may lead to a conflict of interest.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Send your CV and cover letter to hr@tycaredig.com