Residential Manager - Emergency and Assessment Provision
This is an exciting time to join Bridgend CBC as we have recently re-modelled the way we meet the needs of children who need to become Looked After.
Maple Tree House provides assessment, care and support for young people from 8 to 17 years of age. Up to six young people of any gender can be placed in Maple Tree House at any one time: four in the assessment unit and two in the emergency unit.
Maple Tree House has a staff team who are dedicated to providing a supportive experience for children and young people.
Maple Tree House offers a therapeutic environment for children and young people, using a trauma informed approach to provide the most effective support possible. Enabling them to understand their individual circumstances, develop resilience and self-care skills.
Maple Tree House has an onsite Consultant Behaviour Analyst who co-ordinates the assessment and therapeutic interventions for young people and works with the staff to develop bespoke Positive Behavioual Support Plans designed to reduce challenging or dangerous behaviours and support positive behavioural change.
As the Residential Manager you will need to be qualified to Level 5 diploma in leadership for Health and Social Care services. (Childrens & Young people residential management) Wales or a management and child care qualification as listed in the Qualification framework for the Social Care Sector in Wales. You will also need to be registered with Social Care Wales.
We require a strong experienced manager with who will lead the home and achieve our aim of providing an exceptional service.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th September 2020
Shortlisting Date: 21st September 2020
Interview Date: 1st October 2020
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