Park Blue Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Children’s Home Deputy Manager to join our company in Sunderland, North East.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to join a progressive and trauma informed group of Children’s Homes with a focus on upholding the values and guidelines of a Therapeutic Community. The home is a five bed residential home specialising in providing care for young people with learning difficulties and some emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Salary: in the range of £30,000 - £33,000 per annum depending on experience, plus bonuses, pension, and other benefits. 28 days annual leave plus 3 paid wellness shifts per year. There will be other benefits for this role including a mobile phone. Paid sleep ins are £63/night which included at one per week gives an average deputy salary of £34,276.
Shift patterns: will include some on-shift working 07.30-21.30 (two shifts) and some administrative shifts 08.30-16.30.
Why choose Park Blue Homes?
Park Blue Homes are proud members of The Consortium of Therapeutic Communities (TCTC) and we pride ourselves on providing bespoke, trauma informed loving care to all the Children living within our Homes. We uphold the core values and principles of a Therapeutic Community, which include:
1. Comprehensive and trauma informed training for every staff member including progressive leadership skills and community meetings and conferences to reflect and share information and learning.
2. An integrated therapeutic support programme, based on the Pillars of Parenting (POP) therapeutic model.
3. Beautiful and comfortable, homely homes with an emphasis on providing a safe environment with strength-based care and emotional attachment to all children.
4. A culture of Emotional Warmth Parenting.
5. Reflective and Progressive Ways of Working for all staff.
6. Staff Wellness Programme including wellness Wednesdays, days off for birthday, wellness shifts and fun wellbeing activities.
7. A warm and welcoming environment to all that wish to come on board, we pride ourselves on working as a team to support one another.
8. Senior management and Operational Support for all deputies and managers including 1:1 mentoring.
9. Career development opportunities and the opportunity to complete NVQ Level 5 if not already enrolled.
This role is a key leadership role. The Deputy Manager will be responsible for assisting the Manager in the day to day running of the Home, ensuring all children and staff are sufficiently safeguarded, supervised, and mentored. It will require participation in managing effectively the team members and assisting in all operational tasks related to the management of the Home.
Main duties of a Deputy Manager:
1. To assist the manager in the management, co-ordination, and development of a range of quality therapeutic services for young people that live at our Home.
2. To ensure the Home exceeds all standards as stated in the Children’s Home Regulations 2015 and all other legislation relevant to the therapeutic care of our children.
3. To promote relationships as central to the working practice of our Homes, taking an empathetic and engaging approach to working in partnership with young people, their families, professionals, and other agencies.
4. To provide effective, empathetic, and dynamic leadership and to coordinate the staff team ensuring that the company's policies and procedures are effectively implemented.
5. To promote team development and effective team working, understanding the impacts of vicarious trauma.
6. To be involved in reflective practice, encouraging team members to integrate and uphold our therapeutic thinking.
7. To ensure that all team members have meaningful supervision.
8. To be responsible for quality inductions for their staff team, ensuring they feel effective and confident in their roles.
9. To ensure the paperwork in the Home is accurate, reflective, and evidences the progress the children make within the Home.
10. To ensure that all Health and Safety Regulations are followed in accordance with Park Blue Homes's policies, procedures, and practices.
11. To promote and implement the company’s policies and procedures ensuring they are attachment based and trauma informed.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
* MUST have experience in Residential Children’s Social Care with a minimum of one year's experience, ideally as a senior support worker.
* An understanding of Trauma Informed Care and therapeutic background.
* Strong leadership and effective communication skills with a nurturing side and strong interpersonal skills.
* Hold a Level 3 NVQ diploma in Residential Childcare.
* UK Driving License.
* Confidence and understanding of The Children’s Home Regulations.
* A clear DBS and positive references from all companies where you have worked with children or vulnerable adults.
* The ability to deal with challenging situations in a nurturing way.
We welcome applications from people that want to make a difference and those that want to work therapeutically and who are open to change, providing passionate and consistent care for our young people.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Loyalty bonus
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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