Job Overview
We are seeking a Deputy Manager to join a Children's Home in Nuneaton. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential childcare and a passion for providing high-quality care and support to young people.
Requirements:
* 3 years experience with children in residential care
* Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young people or equivalent
* Full UK Driving licence
* Clear DBS
Duties
* To support the Registered Manager in ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures in line with OFSTED regulations.
* To safeguard and promote the welfare and development of all our young people.
* To ensure that all young people’s needs are being met and recognise changes in behaviour that may include updating young people’s individual risk assessments/care plans.
* To ensure that the team are providing a safe environment that is meeting the needs of the young people that we are caring for.
* To undertake supervisions with senior support workers and residential support workers and recognise strengths and weaknesses within the team that need addressing to support professional development.
* To be proactive in responding to safeguarding concerns in the home and follow the correct processes in place.
* To assist the registered manager with interviews and safer recruitment checks.
* To complete the rota for the home ensuring that the correct staffing levels are maintained for each young perso...