Deputy Manager in Croydon

Deputy Manager required for our 4 bed Ofsted Regulated Home in Croydon supporting 8-18s with EBD and challenging behaviour. This role promises not only to shape the future of the lives of children and young people but also to be part of an established Children’s Care Organization that is fully committed to meeting these unique needs.

Requirements for Deputy Manager:

• Diploma L3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Willingness to complete Diploma L5 L&M in H&S
• Knowledge of CHR 2015 and the QS
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues
• Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation
• Team-building skills
• Supervision skills
• Ability to manage teams effectively
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Understanding the needs of looked-after children including managing challenging behaviour
• Excellent organisational skills
• 12 months relevant supervisory experience
• 24 months experience of working in a residential setting with and managing challenging behaviour

Salary: Competitive, 40 hours per week, annual salary £40k-£42k, 2 shifts, 2 admin days. You will be required to be flexible in your hours supporting the children, the staff, and the Manager.

Deputy Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Assist and support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the residential care of the Ofsted registered home, providing a high quality service which meets the individual needs of the children and young people.
• Help create and maintain a non-institutionalised, child-centred safe community home for extremely vulnerable children.
• Take on on-call duties outside of working hours in support of the home, dealing with situations in line with children’s homes regulations and company procedures.
• Support staff on a day-to-day basis promoting good practice and responding to concerns or first line complaints.
• Take part in the assessment process of potential new admissions to the home.
• Oversee record keeping and take part in the regular auditing of the children and young people’s records, responding to any issues requiring further action, including those identified at reviews.
• Manage and provide supervision for designated support workers and night waking support worker.
• Oversee the working rotas.

The focus of our service delivery is to help and support our clients to develop their independent living skills whilst in transition towards adulthood and being able to manage their own tenancy in the community effectively. We are obliged to ensure its policies and procedures are aimed at safeguarding the service users. Our 5 bed Ofsted regulated home supports 3/4 children and is Ofsted rated Good.

Deputy Manager Role:

• To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people.
• To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate.
• To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints.
• To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.
• To offer supervision and support to other staff in line with Quality Standards.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. The Deputy Manager is responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

To lead and manage the Children Homes consistent with the approach and therapeutic ethos of the home, delivering high quality care and outcomes for children placed in them. To ensure that the homes Statement of Purpose is adhered to throughout all working practice. To achieve 'Good' with the aspirational focus to achieve an 'Outstanding' Service under Children's Home Regulations and Ofsted Regulatory framework.

Essential Qualifications and Experience required for Deputy Manager:

• Diploma L3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Willingness to complete Diploma L5 L&M in H&S
• Previous experience as a supervisor in a Residential Children's Care Setting
• Working with children, young people, and their families
• 24 months experience of working in a residential setting with and managing challenging behaviour
• Ability to manage teams effectively
• Ability to motivate and enthuse staff

For more information on this Deputy Manager role in Croydon, contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions.