Rainbows House

01/02/2025

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager 🌈🌈🌈
FOR OUR NEW HOME ☺️

Overview:
Rainbows Corner Ltd is experiencing an exciting opportunity of growth for our Children’s Residential service and we are pleased to now be in the process of opening a new, three bed home for Children with Disabilities and are seeking a special kind of someone who is ambitious and intuitive Registered Manager to support us through registration and the run the home once fully operational.

As Registered Manager, you will lead all aspects of the day-to-day running of our Children’s Home. Promoting a caring environment which provides young people with the highest standard of specialised, individual personal care, meeting individual needs and ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity, independence, and choice.

You will be the face of our home and lead the service in providing outstanding quality of care to children through vigorous oversight, management and promoting a therapeutic care model and ethos of continuous development. You will lead the home in supervising, monitoring, and evaluating the delivery of care to our children and young people, ensuring all legal requirements are met and that the quality of care remains paramount.

Responsibilities

The Care of Children

Enrich the lives of young people in our care, helping them create a positive future.
Ensure the effective implementation of the Children Act 1989 and the accompanying guidance and Regulations (Vol.4 Residential Care), the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Children’s Homes Regulations including Quality Standards (2015). This will be achieved in consultation with the relevant statutory body.
Ensure that any matters relating to child protection are managed in line with current legislation, national standards and best safeguarding practice.
Maintain the highest possible standards of childcare and ensure that each child and young person’s agreed placement plan is fully implemented.
Co-ordinate and access the appropriate services (health, education, therapy) to ensure the needs of each child and young person is met.
Leadership

Provide leadership and coaching in childcare practice within the home to ensure best outcomes for children and young people.
Mentor and support the Deputy Manager and/or Senior Residential Support Workers in provision of best possible childcare practices.
Stewardship of Rainbows Corner Ltd underpinning philosophy and practice framework, ensuring that care standards are never compromised.
Ensure that all of Rainbows childcare policies and procedures are implemented appropriately.
Home Management

To achieve the best outcomes for all children and young people, ensuring that the home is managed effectively and efficiently in a warm and caring manner.
Ensure the Seniors and Residential Support Workers are focussed on providing the best childcare for the children and young people.
Ensure full participation and co-operation with Rainbows comprehensive and integrated quality assurance systems, including taking responsibility for all duties associated with regulatory compliance. This includes the annual inspection process.
Make sure that best practice is maintained by conducting regular quality assurance inspections.
Sustain and develop the administration systems, recording systems, and repair work, so that a warm and caring home environment is maintained.
Manage the home within the agreed budget, taking full responsibility for all incidental costs as well as direct costs.
Effectively manage the homes devolved budget and ensure full financial compliance with yearend reporting.
Team Management

Supervise and support the staff group ensuring that the team are developed appropriately to meet the specific needs of children and young people in the home.
With the support of Senior Support Workers, ensure that staff supervision continues to support both childcare delivery and staff development.
With Support from the Practice Development Lead, develop individual staff training programmes in line with company plans and needs and supervise/provide observations for staff through their Children’s Workforce Diploma (or equivalent).
Complete probationary and annual performance appraisals for all staff to ensure that they are able to continue to provide appropriate levels of childcare.
Rota Management
Health and Safety

To implement the Health & Safety policies and ensure that all staff are aware of all Health & Safety procedures.
To undertake risk assessments as appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant QCF Level 5 in care of children and young people or equivalent or willingness to work towards
Relevant QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Residential Care
A minimum of 2 years supervisory Experience in a Children's Residential Home
At least 12 months in a Management Position within a Children's Residential Home (Deputy will be considered)
Experience of working with children and/or adults with disabilities at a senior level
Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations ( 2015) and the Social Care Common Inspection Framework.
Can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of operational management.
A working understanding of relevant legislation and policies, such as Children and Families Act 2014, Health and Social Care, Safeguarding, Person Centred Planning.
Knowledge of care standards and the requirements of OFSTED
Able to communicate to a high standard with a range of people using a variety of communication aids
Able to work as part of a team, and to work independently, using own initiative
Good organisational and administrative skills
Able to prioritise, manage workload and delegate appropriately
Can demonstrate good leadership and decision making skills
Able to mentor, coach and nurture staff team

Please contact us
If you wish to discuss the role further ☺️

06/01/2025

We are currently recruiting for Residential Support Workers ☺️🌈

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2023 and Good in 2024, Rainbows Corner is a Children's Home in Brampton, Rotherham that provide care, support and nurture to Children with physical or intellectual disabilities including learning disabilities, Autism, and can display some associated behaviours. Many of our children face challenges with their communication which is supported by a dedicated staff team and the use of PECs and Makaton.

Due to our ongoing growth and internal promotions we are now looking to add to that team and are looking for caring, committed and enthusiastic individuals who will share the same passion for children and young people.

At Rainbows Corner it is imperative and important that our children enjoy new and varied experiences that encourage them to be the best version of themselves and that any disability is not seen as a barrier but an opportunity for inspirational outside the box thinking.

We hold a belief that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children are part of the community, enjoying all that this offers including celebrations and events. We are committed to breaking stigma's around disabilities and ensuring our children and others people with disabilities have every opportunity to live their best lives.

If you think you could make a positive contribution to the lives of our children, please contact us 🌈🌈

12/09/2024

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager

Overview:
Rainbows Corner Ltd is experiencing an exciting opportunity of growth for our Children’s Residential service and we are pleased to now be in the process of opening a new, three bed home for Children with Disabilities and are seeking an ambitious and intuitive Registered Manager to support us through registration and the run the home once fully operational.

As Registered Manager, you will lead all aspects of the day-to-day running of our Children’s Home. Promoting a caring environment which provides young people with the highest standard of specialised, individual personal care, meeting individual needs and ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity, independence, and choice.

You will be the face of our home and lead the service in providing outstanding quality of care to children through vigorous oversight, management and promoting a therapeutic care model and ethos of continuous development. You will lead the home in supervising, monitoring, and evaluating the delivery of care to our children and young people, ensuring all legal requirements are met and that the quality of care remains paramount.



Responsibilities

The Care of Children

Enrich the lives of young people in our care, helping them create a positive future.
Ensure the effective implementation of the Children Act 1989 and the accompanying guidance and Regulations (Vol.4 Residential Care), the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Children’s Homes Regulations including Quality Standards (2015). This will be achieved in consultation with the relevant statutory body.
Ensure that any matters relating to child protection are managed in line with current legislation, national standards and best safeguarding practice.
Maintain the highest possible standards of childcare and ensure that each child and young person’s agreed placement plan is fully implemented.
Co-ordinate and access the appropriate services (health, education, therapy) to ensure the needs of each child and young person is met.
Leadership

Provide leadership and coaching in childcare practice within the home to ensure best outcomes for children and young people.
Mentor and support the Deputy Manager and/or Senior Residential Support Workers in provision of best possible childcare practices.
Stewardship of Rainbows Corner Ltd underpinning philosophy and practice framework, ensuring that care standards are never compromised.
Ensure that all of Rainbows Corner Ltd’s childcare policies and procedures are implemented appropriately.
Home Management

To achieve the best outcomes for all children and young people, ensuring that the home is managed effectively and efficiently in a warm and caring manner.
Ensure the Seniors and Residential Support Workers are focussed on providing the best childcare for the children and young people.
Ensure full participation and co-operation with Rainbows Corner Ltd’s comprehensive and integrated quality assurance systems, including taking responsibility for all duties associated with regulatory compliance. This includes the annual inspection process.
Make sure that best practice is maintained by conducting regular quality assurance inspections.
Sustain and develop the administration systems, recording systems, and repair work, so that a warm and caring home environment is maintained.
Manage the home within the agreed budget, taking full responsibility for all incidental costs as well as direct costs.
Effectively manage the homes devolved budget and ensure full financial compliance with yearend reporting.
Team Management

Supervise and support the staff group ensuring that the team are developed appropriately to meet the specific needs of children and young people in the home.
With the support of Senior Support Workers, ensure that staff supervision continues to support both childcare delivery and staff development.
With Support from the Practice Development Lead, develop individual staff training programmes in line with company plans and needs and supervise/provide observations for staff through their Children’s Workforce Diploma (or equivalent).
Complete probationary and annual performance appraisals for all staff to ensure that they are able to continue to provide appropriate levels of childcare.
Rota Management
Health and Safety

To implement the Health & Safety policies and ensure that all staff are aware of all Health & Safety procedures.
To undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
Ensure that all incidents/accidents are recorded and reported according to procedures.
To undertake fire drills and tests in accordance with procedure and record the necessary data.
Qualifications and Experience

Relevant QCF Level 5 in care of children and young people or equivalent or willingness to work towards
Relevant QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Residential Care
A minimum of 2 years supervisory Experience in a Children's Residential Home
At least 12 months in a Management Position within a Children's Residential Home (Deputy will be considered)
Experience of working with children and/or adults with disabilities at a senior level
Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations ( 2015) and the Social Care Common Inspection Framework.
Can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of operational management.
A working understanding of relevant legislation and policies, such as Children and Families Act 2014, Health and Social Care, Safeguarding, Person Centred Planning.
Knowledge of care standards and the requirements of OFSTED
Able to communicate to a high standard with a range of people using a variety of communication aids
Able to work as part of a team, and to work independently, using own initiative
Good organisational and administrative skills
Able to prioritise, manage workload and delegate appropriately
Can demonstrate good leadership and decision making skills
Able to mentor, coach and nurture staff team
Able to effectively performance manage staff using formal procedures where necessary
Able to deal effectively with emergency situations
Able to make effective use of ICT
Other

Physically able to undertake daily manual handling of children and young people.
Positive attitude towards diversity in general and specifically towards the rights, independence, inclusion and choice for children and young people with complex needs
Enthusiastic with a positive attitude and approach
Able to work under pressure
Can demonstrate commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people with disabilities
Full manual driving licence valid for UK (Desirable)
Must be able to meet the criteria and pa ss the Ofsted Fit Persons Interview process
Job Type: Full-time

16/01/2023

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Deputy Manager in a Residential children’s home

Job Summary:

The role of the Deputy Manager is to support and work alongside the Registered Manager of the Residential Children’s Home in efficiently and effectively co-managing the house budget, overseeing the development of staff and the young people in placement, formulating, and updating placement plans, risk assessments and positive handling plans.

You will support the Registered Manager in the delivery of high-quality service provision incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in his / her care and promoting the Company’s ethos as a Therapeutic and Activity based organization.

This role is to support the staff team in managing the day-to-day tasks of the home, working on shift as the lead person for role modelling and developing good practice and liaising with multi-agency partners.

We have a strong commitment to staff development and there will be considerable opportunities for internal and external training and for sharing good practice within the community.

We are committed to Safer Recruitment; CVs cannot be considered without a completed application form.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure that the safety and well being of our children and young people (CYP) are at the heart of all their thinking, actions, and business decisions

Work with the team to support our CYP to thrive and live their best lives

Work with the team in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home, updating relevant documents as directed by the Registered Manager

Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person centered childcare working towards the best outcomes for each young person

Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement, embed, adhere to, and give guidance to other staff on all relevant legislation for Children’s Homes

Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, The Quality Care Standards and the SCCIF, under which each home is measured and judged against and promptly implement and embed any recommendations or address requirements to improve the service after any Ofsted inspection

To ensure that you and the staff team implement and adhere to our Safeguarding Policy, and Local Authority Safeguarding procedures

Work cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professionals

Ensure Local Authority Social Workers are notified of all significant events, incidents, important changes and physical interventions within 24 hours

Ensure that young people receive a sensitive residential service which best meets their individual social, racial, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity, and health care needs

Undertake all administrative tasks necessary for the effective running of the home in accordance with our policies and procedures

Work with the Registered Manager on maintaining that the home is fit for purpose by ensuring that Fire Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations are met, Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 Reports action points are addressed promptly

Supporting the Registered Manager in the performance and development of staff by conducting regular supervisions and annual appraisal process

Participate effectively in the on-call duty system

Complete appropriate training within the required timeframes

Undertaking other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time

Essential:

Holds an existing qualification equivalent to either the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare; and/ or the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

A minimum of two years’ experience of working in a children’s home

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references, and verification of right to work in the UK.
Desirable:

Experience in leading a team

Has conducted a minimum of 12 months’ worth of supervisions

Some experience of HR

Holds a clean UK driving license

Is computer literate

Hours and rate of pay:

We are a 24/7, 365 days per year service; this is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, primarily days with an expectation that some working hours may be in the evening/night.

Rate of pay is heavily dependent on proven experience, starting at £29,000 with the potential to achieve £36,000.

We are looking for candidates who have proven skills and experience in a children’s residential care setting or equivalent setting and are passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for children and young people.

We are an activity-based company and promote the well-being of our young people through a wide and varied programme of activities, sports, and hobbies.
We look forward to hearing from you; all applicants are required to complete an application form which will be forwarded to you once your interest has been registered.

03/01/2023

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Rainbows Corner Registered Manager

We are looking for a quite special individual to become our Registered Manager in our homely and fun children’s home and lead our team.
We are a private, independent, dynamic forward thinking children’s home in South Yorkshire. We provide therapeutic, holistic, and nurturing care in our 5-bed home to children and young people (CYP) with additional behavioural needs.
We want our Registered Manager to be a leader and someone who
Is personable and leads with integrity
Demonstrates by their actions that transparency and accountability are of the utmost importance
Is able to balance being present in our home, spending time on the ‘shop floor’ with the thoroughness and structured approach needed to complete all tasks effectively and efficiently in their agreed remit
Is inspirational and leads the team by delivering good and best practice to support the needs of the CYP
Understands and works in accordance with the framework offered by The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
Has an all-inclusive approach to team work to lead our team enabling our home to run effectively, smoothly, and efficiently
Works collaboratively – works together with the team to achieve a common goal, working well with others to deliver results as a team. A person who’s good at collaborating in the workplace, is an influential team member, communicator, decision-maker, and leader
Has excellent communication skills – both verbal and written; knows when to listen to what is being said and not said
Actively seeks to be approachable and supportive
Is innovative, inclusive and embraces change
Manages their own time efficiently and effectively
Is a people person with social intelligence - diplomacy, perception, insight, judgement.
Is a leader who will embrace our values and ethos and always place the child at the heart of their thinking.

Main Purpose of the Job
To lead our children’s home effectively and efficiently in strict accordance with The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
To lead the team by example –
in delivering a service that upholds the organisations core beliefs and values.
to achieve the aims and objectives of our home’s Statement of Purpose
in achieving positive outcomes from internal and external reviews conducted by OFSTED and Regulation 44 inspections
To assist, encourage and deliver effective guidance to the team to enable the minimum needs of the CYP to be met
To place the child at the heart of all your thinking and business decisions
To display excellent organisational, planning and time keeping skills
To have the ability to be flexible in your approach to meet the varying needs of the individual (children/colleagues) and situation
To undertake direct work with CYP as appropriate
To be accountable for the work completed by the team regarding the planning and resource allocation of each shift
To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for CYP
To complete supervisions and support to the team in line with The Children’s Home Regulations 2015 Quality Standards
To promote a Multi-Disciplinary team (MDT) approach and engage/lead weekly MDT meetings with Clinical and Education services,
To complete in a timely manner the various reports required by a regulated, highly professional service, and
To work collaboratively, alongside the team - Responsible Individual, directors, Team Leaders, Support Workers, and the Senior management team.

Desirable:
Management/Supervisory qualification
Current driving licence
2 years’ experience working with children

Knowledge & Skills
Essential:
Knowledge of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
Knowledge of Quality Standards & Regulations
Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation
Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues
Team Building Skills
Supervision Skills
Ability to manage teams effectively
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Understanding the needs of BESD children including managing challenging behaviour
Excellent organisational skills
Effective time management skills
Ability to motivate and enthuse the team
A sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Full, clean driving licence with business insurance

Desirable:
Counselling Skills
Training Skills
Drugs Awareness Training
Therapeutic Parenting Experience
Therapeutic approach, and knowledge

Experience
Essential:
Within the last 5 years, worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children
Worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role

Desirable:
Experience of acting as an appropriate adult (Police and criminal evidence act)
Restorative approach

Job Type:
Full-time

Salary:
From £45,000, dependant on skill set and experience.

Please email
[email protected]
[email protected]

For an application form and further details

23/12/2022

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Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year xx
From everyone at Rainbows House and Rainbows Corner 🌈

I would just like to take the opportunity to say
A BIG THANK YOU to all the staff across both Services
Who have all worked so hard this year 🌈🌈
To get it right for the young people and children we care for and support 🌈😊🌈

And thank you to all the families who choose us xx

Team work
Makes the dream work ❤

🎅🌲🎅🌲🎅🌲🎅🌲🎅

14/11/2022

RAINBOWS CORNER 🙂
We are an Outstanding Service
We are currently recruiting for passionate SEN Support Workers to join our amazing team :)
Supporting our wonderful children with disabilities to fulfil their potential and live their best life
Different hours available, and you will need to be flexible, to meet the needs of the children and the needs of the Service
Given the nature of the job you will need to work shifts, and weekends, as we are 365-24/7 not a 9-5 job
The jobs are permanent
Starting salary £9.50ph
And this will increase to £10.25ph once a satisfactory probationary period has been achieved
If you think you have what it takes
What are you waiting for, we would love to hear from you
Experience is not essential, but passion and dedication to make a difference is
Ps-Please note the jobs ARE at Rainbows Corner NOT at our Respite Service- Rainbows House
Please email [email protected] for an application form
We look forward to hearing from you
Please feel free to share
Many thanks Nichola

09/11/2022

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21/10/2022

RAINBOWS CORNER 🙂
We are an Outstanding Service
We are currently recruiting for passionate SEN Night Support Workers to join our amazing team
Supporting our wonderful children with disabilities to fulfil their potential and live their best life
Different hours available, and you will need to be flexible, to meet the needs of the children and the needs of the Service

Given the nature of the job you will need to work shifts, and weekends, as we are 365-24/7 not a 9-5 job
The jobs are permanent
Starting salary £9.50ph
And this will increase to £10.25ph once a satisfactory probationary period has been achieved
If you think you have what it takes
What are you waiting for, we would love to hear from you
Experience is not essential, but passion and dedication to make a difference is
Ps-Please note the jobs ARE at Rainbows Corner NOT at our Respite Service- Rainbows House
Please email [email protected] for an application form
We look forward to hearing from you
Please feel free to share
Many thanks Nichola 🙂

02/09/2022

May be of some help 😊🌈

SUPPORT INTO EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SEND
This is a new project run by Autism Plus. It is for 18-24 year olds in Sheffield with ANY kind of special educational need or disability who are in receipt of Universal Credit (or about to claim it).
Young people will receive 1:1 specialist support to progress towards employment, apprenticeship or traineeship.
For more information, please go to https://autismplus.co.uk/employment-support/send-employment-support

29/06/2022

RAINBOWS CORNER 🙂
We are an Outstanding Service
We are currently recruiting for passionate SEN Support Workers to join our amazing team
Supporting our wonderful children with disabilities to fulfil their potential and live their best life
Different hours available, and you will need to be flexible, to meet the needs of the children and the needs of the Service

Given the nature of the job you will need to work shifts, and weekends, as we are 365-24/7 not a 9-5 job
The jobs are permanent
Starting salary £9.50ph
And this will increase to £10.25ph once a satisfactory probationary period has been achieved
If you think you have what it takes
What are you waiting for, we would love to hear from you
Experience is not essential, but passion and dedication to make a difference is
Ps-Please note the jobs ARE at Rainbows Corner NOT at our Respite Service- Rainbows House
Please email [email protected] for an application form
We look forward to hearing from you
Please feel free to share
Many thanks Nichola 🙂