Job description
The Blossom Care Group are recruiting for a Deputy Children’s Home Manager, for a 3 bedded home in Coalville
Blossom Care Group:
We provide support and care service too children, young people and their families. We have a number of residential properties in the Derbyshire, Staffordshire and West Midlands areas.
Our primary focus is to support our children and young people, to give them the best start in life possible, that will carry through the whole of their life.
Equal Opportunities:
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Blossom Care Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which breaches a protected characteristic or any other perceived difference.
The Individual…..aka YOU!
We are looking for an innovative leader who can provide outstanding levels of care to ensure the young people have the best possible life chances. We want someone with an excellent track record in children’s services with the capability to develop teams and install effective quality systems. You will be given a robust support framework for optimal success.
Main Purpose of the Job:
The Deputy Managers position requires you to lead and manage support staff to ensure they provide the best possible level of care for the young people in the service. We expect the individual to have high expectations of staff and young people and work to exceed the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF). You will be responsible for the implementation of all organisational policies at the service and to work with both internal and external partners to provide excellence in service.
The Team:
We are committed to providing the highest level of care and believe that the team is the core to achieving this. We provide regular training, appraisals and supervision. Time and commitment are given to the development and progression of every individual working as part of the Blossom Care team.
We are opening new homes and genuine internal progression opportunities are available, for all staff to develop their careers in the care sector. We ensure that the team feels valued and individuals are rewarded and recognised for their hard work and dedication to the young people in our care, this is done through incentives such as pay increments, celebrations of significant events such as birthdays and team building activities.
Safeguarding Statement:
Blossom Care Group is committed to the health, safety, welfare, wellbeing and development of the young people it has a duty of care too.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide effective leadership and management by:
- Ensuring that each young person is supported in line with their placement plan.
- Providing high quality care and a culture of safety.
- Ensure staff have clear objectives in line with the young person’s needs
- Developing systems in which young people and wider stakeholders are consulted about the quality of care in the service
- Working in partnership with parents and the wider network to ensure effective care planning
- Attending and contributing to relevant meetings
- Enable retention and recruitment strategies
- Ensure the staff team are effectively supervised, developed and ensure conduct is managed in line with policy.
- Ensuring adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home.
- Ensuring that budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly managed and monitored.
- Ensure all health and safety polices are adhered while ensuring the environment is none institutional and maintained to a high standard.
General:
- To contribute to the development of the service and region by attending regular homes management meetings
- To attend training and have a strong commitment to professional development
- To maintain up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural frame-work for residential care and communicate this to staff as appropriate.
Person Specification:
- To hold a minimum Level 3, or 4 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience of leading a residential children's home
- Will consider shift patterns relevant to the home requirements.
- It is essential to have a Valid Driving Licence.
- To have a sound working knowledge of childcare legislation and Safeguarding.
- To understand the issues associated with supporting young persons.
- To have the ability to work therapeutically and manage challenging behaviour.
- To have at least one year’s supervisory experience.
In return you can expect the following benefits:
- Working hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Competitive salary.
- Regular training and professional development opportunities.
- Access to the company pension scheme.
- 28 days holiday inclusive of 8 days bank holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
Salary: £29,00.00 to £31,000.00 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Language training provided
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Flexitime
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* DBS (preferred)
* DBS on the update service (preferred)
* NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 Residential Childcare Qualification (required)