Tudor Employment Agency are currently seeking a Deputy Manager to support and work alongside the Registered Manager of a Residential Children's Home.
Efficiently co-managing the house budget, overseeing the development of staff and the young people in placement, formulating and updating placement plans, risk assessments, and positive handling plans.
You will support the Registered Manager in the delivery of high-quality service provision incorporating care, welfare, safety, and security of all children and young people in his/her care. You will be responsible for supporting the staff team in managing the day-to-day tasks of the home, working on shift as the lead person for role modeling and developing good practice, and liaising with multi-agency partners.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Ensure that you and the staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home, updating relevant documents as directed by your manager.
2. Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person-centered childcare working towards the best outcomes for each young person.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement, adhere to, and give guidance to other staff on all relevant legislation for Children's Homes.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, The Quality Care Standards, and the SCCIF, under which each home is measured and judged against, and promptly implement any recommendations or address requirements to improve the service after any Ofsted inspection.
5. Ensure that you and the staff team implement and adhere to the company’s Safeguarding Policy and Local Authority Safeguarding procedures.
6. Work cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professionals.
7. Ensure Local Authority Social Workers are notified of all significant events, incidents, important changes, and physical interventions within 24 hours.
8. Ensure that young people receive a sensitive residential service which best meets their individual social, racial, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity, and health care needs.
9. As directed by your manager, ensure that the home is fit for purpose by ensuring that Fire Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations are met, and Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 Reports action points are addressed promptly.
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