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The Role: Deputy Manager (Children’s Home)
Location: Brockley, SE4 South East London
Salary: £40,000 (£19.23 p/h) - £45,000 (£21.63 p/h) (depending on experience)
Hours: Shift based (Full Time 40+ hours with some flexibility)
Do you possess Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare / equivalent or working towards it? Do you have experience of working with children/young people (11 – 18 year olds)? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
OwnLife Group is looking to appoint a Deputy Manager to join our team. Reporting to the manager, you will be responsible for safeguarding and promoting young people’s welfare in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations (2015) and Quality Standards.
The Company
OwnLife Group is an independent organisation committed to providing children and young people with a caring environment in which they can achieve independence and fulfil their personal goals. We have a number of Residential homes across South East London. Our name reflects our aim which is to inspire the children and young people placed in our care to “own” and take control of their “own lives”. Young people are most likely to realise these goals if they are treated with respect and dignity and share with their carers, high expectations for the future.
We believe our staff deserve the same quality of life and we ensure this by supporting them so that they, in turn, can support the young people in their care and their own families at the same time.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of a Deputy Manager, but are not limited to:
- To assist the Manager with the development and coordination of the Home, in accordance with OwnLife’s policies, and to deputise for the Manager in his/her absence
- To assist the Manager in the overall management and day-to-day operation of the Home, ensuring that the home is a safe and secure environment
- To share responsibilities with the Manager and Senior Support Workers to ensure adequate management cover for the home
- To be the Line Manager to Senior and Support Workers. Providing line management support and leadership to staff and residents on a shift by shift basis, ensuring that the needs of the young people are met in accordance with their relevant plans*
- Provide structured and recorded, as well as informal/on the job supervision for staff, contribute to the staff appraisal system and ensure a high standard of practice and performance by being a role model for the staff, in direct work with young people
- In conjunction with the Manager train and support the staff team, through supervision and formal training processes
- To assist the Manager in ensuring that each member of staff has a training and development plan, and that both the team and individuals receive regular training according to their identified needs and the needs of the Home.
- To monitor the practices and performance of staff according to the developing needs of the residents or the Home
- Work within the code of confidentiality and ensure that records in the home are stored in a manner which is compliant with regulations
- Ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for all persons involved with OwnLife Ltd (including visitors) in accordance the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Inform managers in writing, of any unacceptable practices by staff at OwnLife, or their contract staff, and where necessary appear as a material witness in any disciplinary hearings
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Requirements for this role
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- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare / equivalent or working towards
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Worked with young people who present challenging behaviour
- Ability to engage young people, meet their physical and psychological needs
- Ability to work in partnership with other professionals and with the parent(s) carer(s) of the young people in our care
- Understanding of professional boundaries with young people
- Ability to work in a team
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Competitive salary, pension and benefits.
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Gym discounts
- Training and career development opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Referral programme
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values dedication and compassion, we’d love to hear from you.
OwnLife Group is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
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