Job Title: Deputy Children's Home Manager
Location: Leek
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Service Type: 6-bed Children's Home, specialising in learning disabilities and autism
Hours: Full-time, permanent
About the Role:
Claire at Amber Mace is looking for a dedicated Deputy Children's Home Manager to join the team at a specialist children s home that provides care for young people with learning disabilities and autism. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the management of the home, ensuring high-quality care, safeguarding, and supporting the development of a positive and safe environment for the young people. The role requires a hands-on approach to leadership, combined with the ability to manage a team, liaise with external professionals, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the home.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the overall management of the children s home, ensuring compliance with all regulations, including OFSTED standards.
* Support the Home Manager in developing and delivering high-quality care plans tailored to each young person s individual needs, with a focus on learning disabilities and autism.
* Supervise and lead a team of carers, supporting their professional development and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
* Manage the daily operations of the home, including staff rotas, health and safety protocols, and ensuring a positive, nurturing environment for the young people.
* Work closely with external professionals such as social workers, therapists, and healthcare providers to ensure a coordinated approach to care.
* Take the lead on safeguarding and child protection issues, ensuring that all staff are well-trained and compliant with safeguarding protocols.
* Ensure all documentation is up to date in relation to care plans, risk assessments, and incident reports.
* Assist with recruitment, training, and performance management of staff members, including conducting supervisions and appraisals.
* Contribute to achieving and maintaining OFSTED compliance and improving ratings through regular audits, reviews, and proactive actions.
Essential Criteria:
* Experience in a similar setting (children's home or residential care for young people with learning disabilities and autism).
* OFSTED experience a thorough understanding of OFSTED standards and regulations, with prior experience of achieving good or outstanding ratings.
* A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Additional qualifications in management or leadership are desirable.
* Proven experience in managing or deputizing within a children s home setting.
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding protocols and child protection.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team.
* Ability to manage challenging behavior in a calm, constructive, and positive way.
* A genuine commitment to improving the lives and outcomes of young people with learning disabilities and autism.
Desirable Criteria:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
* Previous experience in a 6-bed children s home setting.
* Experience working with young people with complex needs and behavioral challenges.
Benefits:
* A salary of £35,000 per annum.
* A supportive and welcoming team environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* Access to training and support to maintain OFSTED compliance and improve quality of care.
* Generous annual leave and other benefits.
If you have a passion for supporting young people with learning disabilities and autism and want to make a real difference, please call Claire at Amber Mace on (phone number removed) or email your updated CV to (url removed)
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