Deputy Manager Children Residential Care

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our team in overseeing our children\’s residential care home. As Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of care and support are provided to the children in our care.
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You will work closely with the Manager to lead a dedicated team and create a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for our residents.
*To be considered for this role, there are specific requirements you must meet. *
*These are as follows: *
* *Experience in children\’s residential care: 2 years (required)*
* *Sound knowledge of governing legislation, procedures and best practice in caring for looked after children (Essential).*
*Qualifications required*
* *NVQ level 3 in a young person’s setting or equivalent (essential).*
* *Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Children’s Health and Social Care (Not essential but must be willing to undertake).*
Cascade is a leading provider of residential care services, specialising in supporting SEMH individuals with autism and mental health conditions. We are dedicated to creating nurturing environments where individuals can thrive and achieve their full potential. Our holistic approach focuses on personalised care, empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
Job Overview:
* To support the Registered Manager in ensuring a high quality service is delivered and maintained effectively in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations.
* The work in accordance with Cascades own care standards and ethos, applying them to your own working practice and support colleagues to apply them to their own practice.
* To support care workers to have the skills, knowledge and ability to undertake their roles.
* Responsibility for organising staff rotas as advised by the Registered Manager.
* Ensuring that staff understand and are fully aware of the daily routines of the home.
* Work within organisational policy and procedure established in the home.
* Ensure that all staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities in relation to the Children’s Home Regulations (England) 2015.
* Ensure that all staff are made aware of the Therapeutic community strategies to work with children and young people in our care.
* Ensure that children’s reviews and meetings are delivered within the required time scales.
* Ensure both local authority and internal care and placement plans are in place and that staff fully understand their role.
* Chair, or participate in meetings and reviews, as and when required.
* Ensure that the standards expected in the delivery of care are upheld and the standing of the organisation is maintained.
* Take the lead in ensuring an open culture is created, one in which children can complain and that they are listened to.
* Ensure that all staff work within a non-discriminatory environment.
* Assist the Registered Manager in the administration of financial related issues.
* Undertake and participate in any training programmes which are relevant to the employment of staff working in children services, paying particular regard to residential care.
* Deputise in the absence of the manager and cover for team leaders where necessary.
* Ensure staff fully understand the role of a key worker and make sure the systems are in place for the delivery of this practice.
* Promote and actively encourage the professional development of staff.
* Ensure that all administrative requirements of the home are maintained in such a way that they are compliant with good childcare practice, homes procedures, Company policies and Children’s Regulations.
* Ensure staff are aware of and deliver the support required to ensure the life chance opportunities of the young people for their social, educational, leisure, emotional, physical, and cultural needs are met.
* Produce, coordinate and edit reports.
* To contribute to the on-call system.
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
* Be involved in the staff safer recruitment process.
Benefits:
* WPA healthcare
* Cycle to work scheme
* Refer a friend scheme
* Buying and selling of annual leave
* In house training courses
* Staff incentive funds
* Internal promotions
* Vacancies advertised internally
* Compliance bonuses
* Sponsorship licences
* Opportunity to work across multiple homes
* Opportunity to achieve the care certificate/ NVQ’s through an apprenticeship or diploma route
* Full induction
_Cascade is an equal opportunities employer committed to the professional development of our staff. We prioritise the welfare of our residents and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo relevant safeguarding checks. _
_Cascade Children’s Home and School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we ensure that the highest priority is given to following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025._
_This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role._
Please note – we cannot progress your application without the attached application form being completed: Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Do you have sound knowledge of governing legislation, procedures and best practice in caring for looked after children?
* Do you hold NVQ level 3 in a young person’s setting or equivalent?
Experience:
* Managerial experience in children\’s residential care: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person