Deputy Manager - Children\'s Care Home in Harrow on the Hill

Our client is a market leader within the care industry and works with 43 local authorities and county councils, providing direct services to HM Government Home Office. They have become the provider of choice to many local authorities UK wide and continue to set unprecedented care standards within the industry.

The organisation specialises in providing best‐in‐class residential care for children and young people who have complex needs. They endeavour to create a safe environment that is homely and nurturing, enabling positive relationships to be formed and for children and young people in their care to make progress in all areas of their development.

Job Outline

The aim of the role is to support the Registered Manager of the Children’s Care Home with all aspects of their duties and responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in regular reflective practice both for yourself and other team members.
• Support the Registered Manager in the leadership and management of the home.
• Deputise and act up for Registered Manager in their absence.
• Assist in managing the home in compliance with the ethos of the organisation, by providing an environment that enables each child and young person to reach their full potential.
• Maintain in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the Children’s Homes regulations, Children’s Homes Quality Standards, Children’s Act and other relevant legislation and guidance and ensure the home operates in compliance with these.
• Be accountable to Ofsted.
• Maintain a good understanding and working knowledge of children with autistic spectrum conditions, severe learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.
• Ensure the home provides a high standard of residential care.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of child protection procedures and processes and 'working together' guidance.
• Ensure that the line manager is made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns which the worker may have in relation to safeguarding and/or child protection.
• Support in managing the children's home staff team: recruit, induct, manage, and supervise staff, monitor staff rotas, and facilitate training to ensure high standards of childcare practices.
• Represent the home to outside agencies and ensure compliance with the statutory requirements imposed by them.
• Work with the wider management team to contribute to the planning and development of the organisation.
• Ensure that children and young people are consulted about their care and provided with opportunities to participate in their views about the running of the home.
• Ensure the health and safety of children, staff, and visitors by complying with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Support in the development of relationships with all those involved in the young person’s life and other stakeholders and partner agencies who are engaged in providing packages of support.
• Work flexible hours if required to meet the needs of the service and young people, which may involve working at short notice, public holidays, and weekend working.
• Support the Registered Manager to manage time and resources within the home including managing financial expenditure against budgets and ensuring recording is accurately completed.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension with NEST Pensions
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Access to Sage Employee Benefits
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 access to an OnDemand GP Service
• Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s)
• Access to Key Worker Discount Schemes e.g. Blue Light Card