Deputy Manager Children's Residential

Join us in Staffordshire to work with our children, young people and families.

We are committed to providing the best care and support, fostering lifelong relationships with our children. Creativity and fun are at the core of our approach, both inside and outside the homes. Our specialist teams support children and young people across Staffordshire, with numerous vacancies available.

As we continue to develop and enhance our in-house residential service towards a more therapeutic and trauma-informed offer, we currently have 3 Deputy Manager vacancies for our homes in Stafford.

Working hours vary between the homes, but we operate on 15-hour shifts on a 1 on 2 off basis or a mix of early and late shifts. Our new increased pay range also recognises the challenging nature of the role.

We embrace strength-based approaches and offer a rewarding work-life balance.

About the Role

As a Deputy Manager, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including:

• Supporting and working alongside the Registered Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the residential children’s home, to be responsible for a team of staff and work allocations and to be responsible for all aspects of the residential premises.
• Supporting and encouraging individual young people to achieve their potential and live life to the full in a safe, caring, consistent environment in which growth and independence are encouraged and nurtured.
• Ensuring that you and the team work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose that governs the function of the home and it accurately reflects the ethos and stated aims of the home and is regularly reviewed and updated as directed by the Registered Manager.
• Assisting the Registered Manager in ensuring that correct compliance with all relevant legislations, statutory regulations and Quality standards including those matters that require Ofsted notifications, inspection recommendations and learning from reg 44 reports.
• Working collaboratively and in partnership with the children, team members and other professionals (Police, Social Workers, Education and Health) to contribute and monitor the multidisciplinary assessment of children’s needs, support children to ensure their needs are met and for them to reach their full potential as outlined in their care plans.
• Where appropriate, deputising for the Registered Manager ensuring that all financial transactions are certified for payment and conducted within financial regulations and Departmental guidance.
• Monitoring the implementation of care plans in respect of all children and promote increased participation by children and their parents in their own care planning and other relevant forums to ensure a high-quality care and support for the children.
• Assisting the Registered Manager in ensuring that staff in the establishment maintain appropriate records in accordance with departmental guidelines and procedures.