YourCareer-Recruitment Limited | Deputy Manager Children's Home
YourCareer-Recruitment Limited
Date: 19.12.2024
Full Job Description
Deputy Manager Children's Home
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Salary: Up to £40,000
Overtime paid at hourly rate
Sleep-in paid at £50.00
Location: Kent, Herne Bay
Hours: 37.5 to 40 hours per week
Must show flexibility with working hours: Day shifts, night shifts, and some weekends.
We would consider candidates ready to move up from Team Leader/Senior roles.
Responsibilities:
1. To assist the Registered Manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose.
2. To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.
3. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people.
4. To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate.
5. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints.
6. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.
7. To offer supervision and support to other staff in line with Quality Standards.
Candidates will have:
1. 1-2 years of experience in management with young people in a residential setting.
2. Experience working within EBD (Emotional Behaviour Disorder) setting.
3. A supportive nature towards the young people and staff.
4. An uncompromising stance against poor practices.
5. Organisational skills.
6. Able to work and manage a team, bringing out the best in the team.
7. Creative problem-solving skills.
8. Counselling and training skills.
9. Recruitment experience.
10. Secondary education with a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
11. Diploma L3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
12. Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care.
Knowledge & Skills:
1. Knowledge of CHR 2015 and the QS.
2. Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues.
3. Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation.
4. Team-building skills.
5. Supervision skills.
6. Ability to manage teams effectively.
7. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
8. Understanding the needs of looked-after children, including managing challenging behaviour.
9. Excellent organisational skills.
10. Ability to motivate and enthuse staff.
General responsibilities:
1. To assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose.
2. To contribute to the devising, implementing, and evaluation of changes with the involvement of front-line staff.
3. To drive company vehicles subject to policies and procedures.
4. To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately, and financial records are accurately maintained.
5. To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager.
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