Deputy Manager - Children's Home

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you!

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role? Read on to find out, and make your application.

Shift Patterns: 2 days on 4 days off

Salary: £34,840-£35,360 per annum + Sleep in rate £50 + Overtime £17.75* per hour

£2000 JOINING BONUS AVAILABLE

Summary

To be involved in shaping and delivering the home’s Statement of Purpose and supporting the registered manager and team to achieve the same.

To provide high quality care services that supports the needs of children and young people, to be an advocate for their well-being and to provide strong, motivational leadership to the team.

Essential

• Possession / Working towards - Diploma level 5 Leadership & Management
• Possession of Diploma level 3/4 – Children and Young People
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent knowledge of the care needs and care plans of specific young people
• Ability to take increased levels of professional responsibility
• Ability to identify their own and others professional, care and training needs

Main Responsibilities

• To assist the registered manager to ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, policies and procedures and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
• Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights; providing good quality care, free from oppression, and where differences are respected and valued.
• Achieve the highest standards of care for the children and young people which reflects their individual care.
• To assist and supervise the continual assessment of the needs of the children and young people, and to identify and prepare specific development plans ensuring the most appropriate service provision.
• To be involved in the recruitment, induction, mentoring, and supervision of new employees.
• Contribute to a comprehensive team training and development programme, enabling the service to have all the necessary skills and expertise levels available to meet the needs of the young people.
• Support the registered manager to promote teamwork and ensure good organisation retention.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and staff co-ordination and be a role model of excellence for staff.
• To contribute to the development of appropriate relationships with, and between adults, young people and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with the various internal and external multi-disciplinary teams and commissioning authorities, to ensure that the care needs of new, and existing children and young people are met.
• To chair meetings, reviews and discussions as necessary, as directed by the registered manager.