A highly experienced Residential Care Manager and Head of Boarding, specialising in Emotional/Behavioural Disorders, Mental Health and Autism in children and teenagers. Leading a team operating within the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) – introduced on 1st April 2017 - we have achieved an Ofsted Outstanding rating in 2017 and consistently achieved Ofsted Outstanding under previous guidelines. Holding a NVQ Level 4 in Social Care (Children and Young People), the equivalent of the new QCF Level 5, Team Teach and Neuro Linguistic Programming qualified. With over twenty years in the social care industry (and fourteen as a Manager) I am responsible for safeguarding and protecting young people. Experienced in multi-agency liaison, working with educational bodies, social workers, counselling services, speech and language therapists, teachers and parents to ensure each pupil has a tailor-made, ongoing care plan. Conducting risk assessments to ensure safety and appropriate activates to educate and entertain. An adept people manager, responsible for staff supervision, an excellent communicator (both with staff and youngsters) a capable staff trainer. Aware of the importance of Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development. First aid qualified. Please note: I am not able to drive children as I ride a Moped/Scooter but more than happy to teach life skills in taking the bus or train etc.