We are looking for a Deputy Manager for our 3 bed EBD children's home in Oldbury, West Midlands. Our aim is to offer long term residential care to children and young people aged 7-17 years old.
The role of the Deputy Manager is to lead, be a role model, and support a team of staff and the children they care for using a therapeutic approach.
You will work under the guidance of the Registered Manager and supervise a team of Residential and Senior Residential Support Workers to provide a good standard and quality childcare to our children and young people.
You must be able to lead, motivate, and enhance the skills of your team and model professionalism and strong leadership skills. The children and young people can display complex social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties as well as associated challenging behaviours, and need guidance to grow, blossom, thrive, develop their independence skills, and gain the ability to integrate positively into society.
As the Deputy Manager, you will have full autonomy over the children's home, influencing and leading all areas of care the children receive. You will be thoroughly supported by the management team, and we would like a Deputy Manager who is strong-willed and can bring fresh ideas.
Purpose of the post:
To support the manager in the daily management of the home, including the staff, budget, resources, and the welfare of the children and young people, with the objective of achieving the highest standard of service delivery as measured by Ofsted against The Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 including the Quality Standards. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the children's home.
2. Developing and implementing care plans for children in accordance with regulatory standards.
3. Recruiting, supervising, and training staff members to ensure quality care is provided.
4. Creating a safe and nurturing environment for children.
5. Collaborating with parents, guardians, and other healthcare professionals to address the individual needs of each child.
6. Maintaining accurate records and documentation of children's health and progress.
7. Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in childcare.
Benefits:
* Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.
* Performance bonus.
* Work from home days (dependent on service needs).
* Colleague referral reward.
* Pension.
* CDP training.
* Full autonomy for running the home with the Registered Manager.
Deputy Manager Essential Criteria:
* Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People in a residential setting (or equivalent qualification) or above.
* Experience of working in a children's residential home.
* Full UK Driving License.
* Experience of leading and developing a team of residential childcare staff.
* Excellent knowledge of working with our Regulators (Ofsted), The Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 including The Quality Standards.
* Excellent knowledge of safeguarding children and the legislation surrounding this.
* Supervisory experience in a children/young people’s residential setting.
* This role requires flexibility and participation in the home's on-call rota.
* This role is subject to full safer recruitment checks which include an enhanced DBS, and references, and once successful, a 6-month probationary period.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Loyalty bonus.
* Performance bonus.
Benefits:
* Company events.
* Company pension.
* On-site parking.
* Referral programme.
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required).
Work Location: In person
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