Deputy Manager Children's Home

Safeguarding procedures

You must undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure check prior to their employment and then on a 3-yearly update., * To assist your manager and team to ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, procedures, policies and the Statement of Purpose for the home.

• To plan and lead shifts incorporating the children’s needs, wishes and feelings.

• To lead the team and support development of others.

• To complete supervisions as directed by the manager.

• To take on call duties to support the home.

• Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights, providing outstanding quality care where differences are respected and valued.

• Achieve the highest standards of care for the children and young people.

• Support the young people in social activities.

• To co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions of the home.

• To assist and supervise the continual assessment of the needs of the children and young people.

• To keep up to date with training and development, enabling the service to have available all necessary skills and levels of expertise to meet the needs of the young people.

• Liaise with the various internal and external multi-disciplinary teams. This may also include chairing meetings, reviews and discussions.

• Ensure all professional practice and medication processes within the home are conducted in line with personal plans.

• To promote appropriate and therapeutic relationships between adults and young people and their families-promoting the children and young people’s involvement and participation in the day-to-day life of the home. To be part of an on-call system.

• Maintain a clean and safe environment. Ensure that the home is maintained to a high standard and that all repair/maintenance problems are dealt with promptly in accordance with the health and safety at work legislation.

• Any other such duties as may be required from time to time by the registered manager or their authorised representatives.

• To have a sound understanding of safeguarding and responding to safeguarding concerns

• Lead the home in the absence of the manager.

• Support and lead Reg 44 and Ofsted inspections

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

An NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent and be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 5 in Residential Childcare.

Experience:

Working in residential childcare with 2 years experience

Experience in a supervisory capacity (ideally as a senior) for at least one year.

Knowledge of the Children’s Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements, * An NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent and be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 5 in Residential Childcare?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

• Casual dress

• Company events

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee mentoring programme

• Referral programme

• Sick pay, This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but it does indicate some of the main areas attached to the post.

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: £35000 – £45000 pro Rota – Dependent on experience

Plus Sleep overs at £50 per sleep

Expected hours: 38 per week.

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme

Loyalty bonus