• Take overall responsibility for all staff, delegating effectively and appropriately.

• Manage and monitor labour costs, staffing structures and rota’s, ensuring they meet requirements of the children’s needs and are in line with allocated labour budgets.

• Ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities in relation to adherence of policies, both in the home, the organisation and those set out in Children's Legislation and Regulations.

• Ensure all staff adhere to and work within the policies and procedures established in the organisation and the home.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ensure that the high standards expected in the delivery of care are upheld, and that the standing of the Company is maintained.

• Ensure the home has sufficient and varied information which is accessible to all regarding access to support agencies that will promote the health and well being of children in placement.

• Take the lead in ensuring an open culture is created, one in which children feel that they can complain and that they are listened to.

• Ensure that the home functions in such a manner that staff, children understand, recognise and celebrate the diversity of cultures and beliefs within the local and wider community.

• Complete the administration of financial, payroll and staffing related matters in the home within the prescribed time scales.

• Work in collaboration with Human Resources to manage all employee relations within the home, in line with current employment legislation and northerncare’s policies and procedures.

• Work within the code of confidentiality and ensure that records in the home are stored and held in a manner which is compliant with regulations.

• Undertake and participate in any required training programmes which are relevant to the employment of staff working in children services, paying particular regard to residential care and the management role.

• Provide staff with sufficient information that ensures they understand the role of a key worker and devise monitoring systems, which will ensure this is delivered to a high standard.

• Promote and actively encourage the professional development of staff.

• Ensure that all administrative requirements of the home are maintained in such a way that they are compliant with good childcare practice, homes procedures, company policies and children's regulations.

• Ensure staff are aware of and deliver the support required, to ensure the life chance opportunities of children are met in relation to their social, educational, leisure, emotional, physical and cultural needs.

• To have systems and processes in place which all staff understand, and are compliant with Safeguarding and Child Protection under Children’s Regulations.

• At all times promote and ensure anti discriminatory practice.

• Produce, co-ordinate and edit reports to ensure they are delivered to a high standard.

• Design systems and processes for the delivery of supervision, and Personal Development Plans (PDP) to all members of staff, working within the organisations policies and procedures.

• Directly deliver supervision to identified members of staff, in relation to Supervision and Personal Development Plans (PDP).

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Promote and actively encourage the delivery of a safe, structured and nurturing environment.

• Safeguard and protect the health and well being of children.

• Work in partnership with families, local authorities and external agencies.

• 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 carry out relevant risk assessments of unsafe practices and conditions that present a safety risk.

• Provide cover to other northerncare homes when required.

Equal Opportunities
northerncare supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply at all times to the Companies EO Policy and Guide to Equality document.

The above job description forms part of your Main .Terms and Conditions of Employment. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at anytime.

• To ensure that team leaders have the skills, knowledge and ability to manage residential support workers effectively.

• Responsibility for organising staff rotas.

• Ensuring that staff understand and are fully aware of the daily routines of the home.

• Work within the policies and procedures established in the home and those of northerncare.

• Ensure that all staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities in relation to Children’s Regulations.

• Ensure that all staff are made aware of the variety of intervention strategies to work with children and young people in our care.

• Ensure that children’s reviews and meetings are delivered within the required time scales.

• Ensure both local authority and internal care and placement plans are in place and that staff fully understand their role.

• Chair, or participate in meetings and reviews, as and when required.

• Ensure that the standards expected in the delivery of care are upheld and the standing of the Company is maintained.

• Ensure the home has sufficient and varied information regarding access to other support agencies and children's rights services.

• Take the lead in ensuring an open culture is created, one in which children can complain and that they are listened to.

• Ensure that all staff work within a non discriminatory environment.

• Assist the manager in the administration of financial related issues.

• Work within the code of confidentiality and ensure that records in the home are stored in a manner which is compliant with regulations.

• Undertake and participate in any training programmes which are relevant to the employment of staff working in children services, paying particular regard to residential care.

• Deputise in the absence of the manager and cover for team leaders where necessary.

• Ensure staff fully understand the role of a key worker and make sure systems are in place for the delivery of this practice.

• Promote and actively encourage the professional development of staff.

• Ensure that all administrative requirements of the home are maintained in such a way that they are compliant with good childcare practice, homes procedures, Company policies and
Children's Regulations.

• Ensure staff are aware of and deliver the support required to ensure the life chance opportunities of the young people for their social, educational, leisure, emotional, physical, and cultural needs are met.

• Produce, co-ordinate and edit reports.

• Where required act as a nominated officer for a variety of certification purposes, e.g. Fire, First Aid, Health and Safety, Training (D32/33).

• Undertake supervision of identified members of staff, work within the Company policies and procedures in relation to supervision, and personal development plans (PDP).

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

• Promote and actively encourage the delivery of a safe, structured and nurturing environment.

• Where required be involved in the staff recruitment process.

• 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 carry out relevant risk assessments of unsafe practices and conditions that present a safety risk.

Equal Opportunities
northerncare supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply at all times to the Companies EO Policy and Guide to Equality document.

The above job description forms part of your Main .Terms and Conditions of Employment. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at anytime.

• Assist the management of the home in developing the skills and potential of RSW’s.
• Work within, and ensure effective delivery of the policies and procedures in the home, and the company.
• Monitor and maintain administrative requirements, ensuring that the outcome meets the standards set out in children’s and young adult’s legislation, and the homes working practices.
• Participate and where appropriate take the lead in the assessment of service users.
• Supervise and develop the skills of staff in their daily working practice.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Promote and actively encourage the delivery of a safe, structured and nurturing environment.
• Work within local, national and legislative requirements.
• Work on own initiative when required.
• Supervision of service users in a group or individual setting.
• Relate to, and engage service users who display challenging behaviour.
• Undertake formal and informal supervision of RSW’s.
• Safeguard and protect the welfare of the service users.
• Ensure the needs of the children & young adults are paramount.
• Promote and support the young service users in reaching their full potential.
• Ensure that the life chance opportunities of service users are met in relation to their social, educational, leisure, emotional health and mental health needs.
• Identify, assist and undertake the role and responsibility of a key worker.
• Develop and deliver strategies to manage service users who display inappropriate behaviour.
• Ensure effective delivery of all work requirements within agreements and deadlines of partner agencies and the company.
• Where required, deputise in the absence of the management of the home.
• Where required, attend reviews and / or meetings appertaining to the home, staff or service users.
• Work in partnership with families.
• Abide by the company policy and procedures in relation to professional supervision and appraisal systems for staff.
• Undertake all relevant training as and when required.

Equal Opportunities
northerncare supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply at all times to the Companies EO Policy and Guide to Equality document.

The above job description forms part of your Main .Terms and Conditions of Employment. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at anytime.

• Assist the management of the home in developing the skills and potential of RSW’s.
• Work within, and ensure effective delivery of the policies and procedures in the home, and the company.
• Monitor and maintain administrative requirements, ensuring that the outcome meets the standards set out in children’s and young adult’s legislation, and the homes working practices.
• Participate and where appropriate take the lead in the assessment of service users
• Supervise and develop the skills of staff in their daily working practice.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Promote and actively encourage the delivery of a safe, structured and nurturing environment.
• Work within local, national and legislative requirements
• Work on own initiative when required.
• Supervision of service users in a group or individual setting.
• Relate to, and engage service users who display challenging behaviour.
• Undertake formal and informal supervision of RSW’s.
• Safeguard and protect the welfare of the service users.
• Ensure the needs of the children & young adults are paramount.
• Promote and support the young service users in reaching their full potential.
• Ensure that the life chance opportunities of service users are met in relation to their social, educational, leisure, emotional health and mental health needs.
• Identify, assist and undertake the role and responsibility of a key worker.
• Develop and deliver strategies to manage service users who display inappropriate behaviour.
• Ensure effective delivery of all work requirements within agreements and deadlines of partner agencies and the company.
• Where required, deputise in the absence of the management of the home
• Where required, attend reviews and / or meetings appertaining to the home, staff or service users.
• Work in partnership with families.
• Abide by the company policy and procedures in relation to professional supervision and appraisal systems for staff.
• Undertake all relevant training as and when required.

• To carry out duties in line with northerncare‘s policies and procedures.
• To act as a key worker to specific young people.
• To promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the home.
• Working in line with young peoples care plans.
• Assisting in health promotion and personal hygiene development of the Young People.
• To work in accordance with the National Minimum Care Standards for Children’s homes and co-operate with any inspection process.
• Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting yourself in a highly professional manner.
• Work in partnership with other agencies to the benefit of the young people.
• Participate in, and complete reports for, Statutory Reviews and meetings concerning the young people.
• Undertake relevant training programmes as required by the National Minimum Care Standards.
• Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.
• Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care plans of the young people.
• Develop and maintain appropriate working relationships with families.
• Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required in the National Minimum Care Standards.
• Work in partnership with colleagues and other professional to meet the social, emotional, education, health and mental health needs of young people.
• Awareness and responsibility for the Health and Safety of the home, young people and yourself.
• Supporting young people with education in a non-teaching capacity.
• Support for the Alternative Curriculum and Curriculum Enrichment. The post holder may be reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time. It is the responsibility of the post holder to comply with Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities requirements at all times.

Equal Opportunities
northerncare supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply at all times to the Companies EO Policy and Guide to Equality document.

The above job description forms part of your Main .Terms and Conditions of Employment. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at anytime.

• To carry out duties in line with northerncare’s policies and procedures.

• To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people through the night time period.

• To be fully aware of safeguarding and child protection issues.

• To fully understand the reporting process of child protection within the home.

• To understand the principals of safeguarding ones self.

• To have a full understanding of the emergency call out procedures of the home.

• To promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the home.

• Working in line with young peoples care and placement plans.

• To work in accordance with the National Minimum Care Standards for Children’s homes and co-operate with any inspection process.

• Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting yourself in a highly professional manner.

• Work in partnership with other agencies to the benefit of the young people.

• Participate in, and complete reports for statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people were required.

• Undertake relevant training programmes as required by the National Minimum Care Standards.

• Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.

• Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care and placement plans of the young people were required.

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, children and families

• Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required in the National Minimum Care Standards.

• To work as part of a team with colleagues and other professional to meet the social, emotional, educational, health and mental health needs of young people.

• Awareness and responsibility for the health and safety of the home, children, young people, colleagues and yourself.

• 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.

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. It is the responsibility of the post holder to comply with Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities requirements at all times.

Equal Opportunities
northerncare supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply at all times to the Companies EO Policy and Guide to Equality document.

The above job description forms part of your Main .Terms and Conditions of Employment. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at anytime.

• To carry out duties in line with northerncare‘s policies and procedures.
• To act as a key worker to specific young people.
• To promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the home.
• Working in line with young peoples care plans.
• Assisting in health promotion and personal hygiene development of the Young People.
• To work in accordance with the National Minimum Care Standards for Children’s homes and co-operate with any inspection process.
• Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting yourself in a highly professional manner.
• Work in partnership with other agencies to the benefit of the young people.
• Participate in, and complete reports for, Statutory Reviews and meetings concerning the young people.
• Undertake relevant training programmes as required by the National Minimum Care Standards.
• Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the home.
• Provide and participate in leisure activities in line with the care plans of the young people.
• Develop and maintain appropriate working relationships with families.
• Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings as required in the National Minimum Care Standards.
• Work in partnership with colleagues and other professional to meet the social, emotional, education, health and mental health needs of young people.
• Awareness and responsibility for the Health and Safety of the home, young people and yourself.
• Supporting young people with education in a non-teaching capacity.

General Statement
The above duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks that may be required by the postholder. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

Equal Opportunities
northerncare supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply at all times to the Companies EO Policy and Guide to Equality document.

The above job description forms part of your Main .Terms and Conditions of Employment. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at anytime.

• Advising and co-operating with the Headteacher and other teachers on courses of study, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.
• Involved in whole school and individual school planning, monitoring and evaluation of all curriculum subjects.
• Consulting and co-operating with colleagues in developing an appropriate curriculum for the school in which you are working and to incorporate agreed curriculum principles into your teaching.
• To liaise with colleagues in matters regarding specified curriculum areas in which you have a specialism.