At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and young people in a nurturing, therapeutic environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at a leading residential children's home.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a rewarding career.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and impactful work in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 45000 £ per year.
As a Therapeutic Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in promoting professional, therapeutic, and nurturing childcare practice. You will ensure compliance with quality standards, regulations, and relevant legislation, providing care, support, and supervision to children and young people. Your duties will include household tasks, promoting independent living skills, and fostering a therapeutic environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Registered Manager to provide guidance and management of therapeutic support workers to stay in line with Assist Care's Specialist Care's Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulations, and relevant legislation.
- Deliver care, support, and supervision to children and young people.
- Maintain a therapeutic environment and work restoratively with children and young people.
- Implement consistent boundaries to create safety.
- Respect children's rights and work in an anti-discriminatory manner.
- Help develop a true sense of identity and self-worth for each child.
- Engage with and listen to children and young people, observing and recording their behaviour.
- Support integration into social activities and educational settings.
- Use reactive strategies to manage behaviour.
Deputy Manager - Residential Children's Home employer: Assist Care Ltd
At Assist Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for our team members. Located in a vibrant community, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities to foster personal and professional growth, ensuring that our employees feel valued and empowered in their roles. With a strong commitment to therapeutic childcare practices, our culture promotes collaboration, respect, and the well-being of both staff and the children we serve.
