Children’s Home Deputy Manager Location: Hatfield Full Time - Permanent Salary: £35,000 ( sleep-in allowance £65 per sleep) Hours of work 37.5 hours per week-average (shift pattern) We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children’s Home Deputy Manager for a 3 bedded EBD Residential Children’s Home in Leicester. The successful candidate will support the aims and objectives of the setting and assist the Manager in the organisation of a high quality establishment for Children and Young people. The aim’s of the home are to ensure a safe, homely and therapeutic environment for vulnerable young people. Deputy Manager Duties and Responsibilities: Attending and contributing to placement planning and review meetings Involvement in the recruitment and retention of staff Assist the manager in developing a management style which balances the need to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer staff the opportunity to contribute to decision making Ensuring that all new staff receive a full induction to the Home in line with company policy Ensuring that each member of staff receives supervision in line with National Minimum Standards Attend team meetings and assist the registered manager to organise team meetings Promote personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities Ensure that each young person has the required documentation that it is current, relevant and is updated as necessary Assist the registered manager with the day to day managerial duties Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager Deputy Manager Minimum Requirements: NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce, or equivalent Level 5 Leadership and Management children and young People (Desirable) At least 3 year’s experience of working in a residential setting with children Experience of managing a staff team Be flexible, committed to your role and available to join the On-Call rota