Contract: Permanent
Specific Hours: 08:00am - 20:00pm (12 hour shifts)
Salary: Up to £36,385.44 per annum includes being on call
Location: Haverhill
Area: Camden
The Area Camden group is part of the Polaris Community and aims to provide the highest levels of care and service to enable young people to achieve their goals.
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of Area Camden's service delivery. You will promote a caring environment that provides young people aged 11 to 18 with a high standard of support, meeting individual needs, and ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity, as well as rights to privacy and independence.
Main Duties:
* To work under the direction of the Registered Manager (RM) and deputise for the RM as required.
* To supervise Key/Support Workers and ensure supervision processes are implemented and recorded.
* To support the RM with the day-to-day running of all aspects of the home, including care standards, recruitment and training, team communication, premises management, and financial matters.
* To assess individuals' needs and involve relevant professional agencies and relatives to formulate personalised care plans.
* To provide the highest level of personal care following individual care plans and ensuring all contact is polite, friendly, warm, and supportive.
* To promote the social and emotional wellbeing and development of young people.
* To encourage positive behaviour, education, independence, and self-determination.
* To ensure services are delivered in a non-judgemental and anti-discriminatory manner.
* To promote active participation in decision-making processes for young people.
* To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements relevant to the home.
* To ensure all appropriate risk assessments are updated and staff informed of changes to health and safety legislation.
* To support the RM with the effective running of the home, ensuring compliance with environmental health, infection control, and safety regulations.
* To stay up to date with national standards and inspection frameworks.
* To follow individual care plans and administer medications as prescribed.
* To establish and maintain effective communication and good relationships with young people, relatives, and external professionals.
* To support the RM with staffing requirements and recruitment processes.
Essential Skills Required:
* Residential childcare experience (2+ years)
* Hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
* Child Protection experience
* Leadership and staff supervision skills
* Well-developed written and verbal communication
* Management of budgets and staff rotas
* Project management skills
* Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal development
* Proactive and solution-focused attitude
Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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