4. Leadership and Management
Pathfinders Organisational Structure
Pathfinders Staffing
Director/Responsible Individual / Designated Safeguarding Lead
(Ofsted registration Pending)
Registered Manager to take over
DSL Role once training completed-
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, currently working towards Level 5. Experience in working with and overseeing compliance in a secure estate for Learning difficulties, Autism, Behavioural Support. 6 years’ experience supporting UASC, and highly vulnerable LAC.
HND in Business management and Leadership.
Operations Director-
Diploma in person centred counselling.
18 years of experience in working with young people in the youth offending team, secure estate, residential homes and supported accommodation.
Service Manager ( Ofsted Registration pending) -
NNEB, NVQ Level 3 Caring for Children and young people. ATHE Level 4 certificate in working with children Individuals and Families.
26 years of experience in working with young people in a secure estate.
Deputy Service Manager -
Currently working towards Level 3 Apprenticeship - working with children, young people family practitioner.
6 years of experience in working with young people in supported accommodation.
Senior Support Worker-
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Experience in working with young adults with Learning difficulties and Autism. 9 months experience of working with young people in supported accommodation.
Support Worker-
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3 years of experience in working with young people in supported accommodation. Head support worker for UASC
Support Worker-
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Currently working towards Level 3 Apprenticeship – working with children, young people family practitioner.
3 years of experience of working with young people in supported accommodation.
Support Worker-
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6 years of experience of working with young people in supported accommodation.
Support Worker-
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2 years’ experience of working with young people in supported accommodation.
Support Worker-
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1 year experience of working with young people in supported accommodation.
Support Worker-
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1 year experience of working with young people in supported accommodation.
Support Worker Bank -
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1 year experience of working with young people in supported accommodation. Further experience working with dementia and behaviour management.
Support Worker - Bank Qualified Safeguarding Lead -
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NVQ Level 3 Caring for children and young people. Trained as Designated Safeguard lead. Currently working towards level 4 in Person Centred Counselling 21 years of experience of working with young people in a secure estate, school and supported accommodation.
Support Worker-
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1 year experience of working with young people in supported accommodation. Further previous experience working with behaviour which may challenge in various settings for many years.
Support Worker-
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City & Guilds Level 2 certificate for the Children and young people’s workforce.
7 years of experience in working with children in a nursery setting and young people in supported accommodation.
Support Worker-
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14 months experience of working with young people in supported accommodation.
Support Worker -
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4 months experience of working with young people in supported accommodation.
Safer Recruitment
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Pathfinders are committed to single central record keeping and is committed to employing staff safely whilst ensuring equal opportunities and employment processes are followed. All staff undergo a transparent interview process where all references are verified by the director and all staff are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring certification, thus creating a safe and positive environment, and making a commitment of keeping all young people safe from harm. Pathfinders has a separate policy on safer recruitment.
Staff Training and Development
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Clear expectations are placed upon staff within the homes in relation to their commitment towards achieving high standards of practice and care for the young people we support. Pathfinders implement a comprehensive training and development plan for each staff member. To ensure we are achieving high standards of care for young people, all staff participate in an induction program when joining Pathfinders. All staff receive trauma- informed, attachment theory, child protection and safeguarding training, fire safety and first aid before starting direct support work with the young people. Each staff member has their own training plan, which monitors their continuing professional development and looks to further develop their knowledge and skills. Strong emphasis is placed upon regular reflective supervision and practice competency.
Managing Allegations - Staff to young person
Allegations in respect of staff employed at Pathfinders will result in Safeguarding procedures being followed, including refraining the staff member from whilst an investigation takes place. This is not apportioning blame, it is to protect both parties. A system of support will be put in place for staff who find themselves the subject of an allegation, which is kept separate from the investigation. Once the investigation is complete, it will be reviewed by the director and appropriate action will be taken if required.
Managing Allegations - Young person to young person
If a young person makes an allegation against another young person. The service manager will inform Children’s services and follow its advice, as well as the police if the allegation involves a potential criminal offence. The service manager will put a risk assessment and support plan into place to safeguard all involved. A named person will be identified for each young person so that there is a support system in place.
Whistleblowing
Pathfinders has a specific whistleblowing policy, and this includes instructions for managers and staff in response to any allegation towards staff that may have a declared conflict of interest.