To deal with residential and fostering placement requests and referrals that are made from over 50 placing authorities. I determine if the homes / foster carers with in the company could meet their holistic needs and then provide the relevant information in relation to OfSTED reports / profiles, Statement of Purpose, therapeutic input, education and costing’s. I have developed a referral database and systems for the company and improved the recording, reporting, communication, administration… Show more To deal with residential and fostering placement requests and referrals that are made from over 50 placing authorities. I determine if the homes / foster carers with in the company could meet their holistic needs and then provide the relevant information in relation to OfSTED reports / profiles, Statement of Purpose, therapeutic input, education and costing’s. I have developed a referral database and systems for the company and improved the recording, reporting, communication, administration, business and strategic planning. Show less

Research the viability of establishing a Young Adults Supported Living Service. The establishment of this project followed a presentation made to the Executive Team and Board members in April 2013 in which I made a recommendation that the company had the required skills and infrastructure to support such a venture was confident that there was a significant market and thereby such a scheme was a viable business proposition that should not be overlooked.

To ensure the home met and exceeded the National Minimum Standards and the high expectations of Family Care Associates and to ensure any recommendations or requirements highlighted by OfSTED or Regulation 33 visits were addressed and implemented.To promote positive outcomes for children and young people as set out in Every Child Matters and to maximise life chances for children that are looked after.To lead and motivate my team and supervise senior care workers and the staff team… Show more To ensure the home met and exceeded the National Minimum Standards and the high expectations of Family Care Associates and to ensure any recommendations or requirements highlighted by OfSTED or Regulation 33 visits were addressed and implemented.To promote positive outcomes for children and young people as set out in Every Child Matters and to maximise life chances for children that are looked after.To lead and motivate my team and supervise senior care workers and the staff team ensuring good work practice, accountability and that high levels of support are afforded to the staff team and the young people they cared for.Compile reports and assessments including Business Plans, Regulation 34 monthly manager reports, risk assessment, Behaviour Management Plans, financial audits and records, Rota’s, notifiable events under Schedule 5 to name but a few.To assess candidates in the relevant vocational qualifications as set out in the National Minimum Standards for the work setting I managed. To ensure that the training and personal development of myself and the team were addressed monthly and that any training requirements were addressed in accordance to their needs. To compile an annual training needs analysis and training report.To lead the recruitment process including writing the advertisements, shortlisting, ensuring a high level of commitment to safeguarding and interviewing etc.To contribute to the Care Planning process of children cared for by Family Care Associates by: attending and preparing for children’s conferences, reviews, planning, core group and other meetings in connection with children placed with the Company. Ensuring that children’s records are maintained accurately and within agreed timescales. Ensuring that tasks delegated to the company through the Care Planning process are completed in full and to a high standard Show less

To assist the temporary Registered Manager in achieving all of the above criteria outlined with in the Registered Managers post

To supervise and support Residential Child Care Workers in their duties, especially in the role of key working, understanding and working with behaviors that challenge in a safe and therapeutic way, writing reports, risk assessments etc. Offer support and guidance with in supervision ensuring accurate and detailed supervision notes were taken for both parties which clearly identified progress, good work practice, areas of concern and any other expectations or feedback.To lead shifts and to… Show more To supervise and support Residential Child Care Workers in their duties, especially in the role of key working, understanding and working with behaviors that challenge in a safe and therapeutic way, writing reports, risk assessments etc. Offer support and guidance with in supervision ensuring accurate and detailed supervision notes were taken for both parties which clearly identified progress, good work practice, areas of concern and any other expectations or feedback.To lead shifts and to work safely and therapeutically with the young people placed in our care in accordance with their Care Plans.To work in a multi agency approach ensuring clear, effective lines of communication were established and maintained between all those involved in the care and care planning of the child looked after.To be an active and positive member of the establishment’s management teamTo participate and contribute to the collation and preparation of Assessment and Action RecordsTo carry out the role of Health and Safety representative for the home ensuring all standards and requirements as set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act, the National Minimum Standards and in accordance with the young peoples Care Plans.To supervise and support care workers in the planning and delivery of Life Story work and Here and Now work. Show less

To participate with other team members in planning and maintaining a living environment which is conducive to the well-being of young people living in the home and 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 personUndertaking Key worker responsibilities conscientiously and in accordance with agreed time-scales including the delivery of Life Story work, Here and Now work and… Show more To participate with other team members in planning and maintaining a living environment which is conducive to the well-being of young people living in the home and 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 personUndertaking Key worker responsibilities conscientiously and in accordance with agreed time-scales including the delivery of Life Story work, Here and Now work and Keyworker sessionsAttending and preparing for children’s conferences, reviews, planning, core group and other meetings in connection with children placed with the companyMaintaining children’s records accurately and within agreed time-scalesTo attend and contribute to my supervision sessions and appraisal process.To communicate effectively with the young people, with in the team, with other professionals, with parents and family members and any relevant others. Show less