Deputy Manager in Ilford

We are currently looking to recruit a Deputy Manager on a full-time basis working 40 hours per week for our children's home based in Ilford

Shift patterns: Needs flexibility as per the needs of the service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure that the rights of the young people are upheld and promoted at all times in accordance with the principles of choice, respect, dignity and privacy.
2. Ensure that all issues relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable children and/or adults are reported according to policies and procedures and in accordance with the safeguarding policy.
3. Ensure that if there are significant changes to individual service users’ needs these are raised with the Service Manager.
4. Ensure that all records are maintained in accordance with Heartwood Care’s policies and procedures.
5. Conduct formal key work sessions with allocated young people and produce detailed reports for each session.
6. Promote young people’s involvement in all areas including service delivery, quality assurance and organisational development.
7. Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with both internal colleagues and external bodies alike.

The Ideal candidate will be:

1. NVQ Qualified (Minimum Level 3) in Children's residential care or relevant equivalent.
2. Children's Residential Care experience (2 Years)
3. Understanding of OFSTED Regulations and compliance Requirements
4. Able to demonstrate an understanding of social emotional and behavioural difficulties and how these may impact the lives of the young people that we support.

"This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment"

"All successful candidates offered employment will be subject to compulsory screening checks, this will include employment references and an Enhanced DBS check.”

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