Deputy Manager - #1718257

• Participate in regular reflective practice both for yourself and other team members. Support the Registered Manager in the leadership and management of the home.
• Deputise and act up for Registered Manager in their absence.
• Assist in managing the home in compliance with the ethos of (Residential Services) by providing an environment that enables each child and young person to reach their full potential.
• Support in managing the children’s home staff team: recruit, induct, manage, and supervise staff, monitor staff rotas, and facilitate training to ensure high standards of childcare practices.
• Represent the home to outside agencies and ensure compliance with the statutory requirements imposed by them.
• Work with the wider management team to contribute to the planning and development of (Residential Services).
• Ensure that children and young people are consulted about their care and provided with opportunities to participate their views about the running of the home.
• Ensure the health and safety of children, staff, and visitors by complying with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Support in the development of relationships with all those involved in the young person’s life and other stakeholders and partner agencies who are engaged in providing packages of support.
• Work flexible hours if required to meet the needs of the service and young people, which may involve working at short notice, public holidays, and weekend working.
• Support the Registered Manager to manage time and resources within the home including managing financial expenditure against budgets and ensuring recording is accurately completed.
• Assist in ensuring the home provides a positive physical environment, with regard to design, comfort, and homeliness as well as hygiene and cleanliness.
• Contribute to the referral, assessment, and admission procedures. Ensuring effective pre-placement assessment of need and placement planning and ensure all relevant documents are obtained.
• Support the Registered Manager in ensuring recommendations or requirements from inspection reports and regulation 44 reports re acted upon.
• Participate in staff training as required and support in the development and/or delivery of in-house training.

What you will need to succeed

• Diploma Level 5 in Residential Childcare, or commitment to work towards.
• At least two years supervisor experience within a children’s home.
• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager is desirable.
• Good knowledge of Ofsted.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and legislation.
• Strong, energetic leader.
• Computer literate.
• Organised and be able to multitask
• At least two years’ experience relevant to residential care within the last five years.
• At least one year of experience supervising and managing professional staff.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation, and policies and procedures.