Deputy Homes Manager, Homefield Cottage

Do you want to make a difference to children in care and help them flourish and achieve their potential?

We have Children’s homes across the county, where vulnerable children live and receive support from a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are responsible for their welfare. We are looking for a Deputy Homes Managers in Seaford who can champion excellent care for children as well as support our dedicated staff who work in the homes.

The role will support the Registered Homes Manager (RHM) in the day to day running of the residential home and the effective deployment, management, training and supervision of staff within the team; and to deputise for the RHM in their absence.

Key tasks of the role include:

• To contribute to the day-to-day management of the home in line with the requirements of the Ofsted Inspection Framework, the Children’s Homes Regulations and the Quality Standards 2015.

• You are responsible, together with the Registered Homes Manager, for initiating and implementing robust individual childcare plans and risk assessments in order to keep young people safe in line with the overall looked after child care plan for the young person.

• To work in partnership with children’s social workers, other multi agency childcare professionals, parents, providers of health and social care services and the community to achieve good outcomes for the young people in your care.

The people we are looking for in this vital position will have:

• A proven track record in relating to children and young people within a residential setting.

• Level 3 Diploma/QCF level 3 or equivalent qualification relevant to working with children and young people.

• Excellent understanding of child development, attachment, trauma and therapeutic parenting

We want to make the application process as easy as possible, so please just click the apply now button to provide a CV and a brief supporting statement that highlights how you meet the key requirements below, as this is what we will be shortlisting on:

• Significant experience of working in a children’s residential setting.

• Managerial or supervisory experience.

• Experience of implementing care plans and actively contribution to safeguarding of children and young people.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

\”I really like the hands-on approach of support work and knowing that I’m making a difference\” Kayleigh, Team Leader

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