Residential Children's Services Deputy Manager
Location: Western Super Mare
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to 35,213.36 per annum (includes sleep in shifts)
Specific Hours: 38 hours per week
Responsible for: Team Leaders, Residential Support Workers
Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector. We pride ourselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.
Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential? We are currently seeking a Deputy Manager to join our home in Chedzoy.
Purpose of the job:
* Ensure that the needs of young people in Headway's care are met and provide a positive and safe living experience.
* Manage and lead the Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers to provide high-quality childcare.
* Work with and support the Children's Home Manager to ensure that the residential home runs smoothly and effectively, achieving positive outcomes for young people.
Special Conditions:
* The holder of this position will be required to book annual leave at different times than the Home Manager.
About you:
* Good overall standard of education.
* Working towards or hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent.
* Up-to-date knowledge of Child Care legislation, children's home regulations, and quality standards.
* Hold a QCF Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards one.
* Commitment to commence relevant level 5 Diploma within 6 months of appointment and successful completion of the probation period, if not already qualified to this level.
* A minimum of 2 years' previous experience of working directly with young people with challenging behaviour.
* Experience of working with outside agencies, other professionals, parents, and families.
* Experience of attending reviews, planning meetings, etc.
* Excellent report writing and numeracy skills.
* Well-organised with excellent administration and IT skills.
* Able to relate to young people with empathy and committed to a high standard of child care to achieve the best outcomes for young people in their care.
* Strong motivational, management, and leadership potential. Able to supervise, support, and develop Team Leaders & Residential Support Workers to create a cohesive team.
* The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
* Must hold a full, clean UK Driving Licence (manual).
Benefits:
* On-call payments: £10 for weekdays (Monday to Friday) and £50 for Saturday and Sunday.
* Ofsted Bonus: £200 for a Good report, £500 for an Outstanding report.
* Increased Overtime Rate.
* Holiday Allowance.
* Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution).
* Work Phone.
Headway Adolescent Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.
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