Deputy Residential Homes Manager in Oldham

Emergency & Dyslexia Behavioural Support are existing for families that require a supportive environment for our children, and the requirement for a Deputy Manager is based on ensuring a high standard, caring and supportive environment for our children.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all regulation frameworks the home falls within and understand OFSTED requirements.
• Leadership and supervision: Assist the Registered Manager in management and supervision of residential care staff, promoting continuous improvement and excellence.
• Care planning: Develop, implement and monitor individual care plans for children.
• Regulatory compliance: Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and best practice guidelines.
• Support and mentorship: Provide guidance, mentoring and support to the care team to enhance their skills.
• Crisis management: Handle and resolve critical situations or incidents to ensure safety and well-being.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with outside agencies, schools, health providers and families to provide holistic and integrated care.
• Administrative duties: Oversee rostering, budgeting and accurate record keeping.

Key Requirements

• Experience delivering life skills and/or participation programmes to young people.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with children and young people.
• Attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded, kept up to date and organised.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent; Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care desirable.
• Preferred experience in a supervisory or management role within a residential care setting for children, preferably those with EBD but not essential.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• In-depth understanding of complexities associated with EBD and familiarity with relevant legislation and standards.
• Current enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo one.
• Capability to work within a collaborative team providing supervision and support.

This role is governed by the Homes Statement of Purpose, Children Standards and Regulations 2015, Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023, the Leaving Care Act 2000 and Oldham Council Policies and Procedures.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave with option to purchase additional days; increases after 5- and 10-years’ service.
• Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with market-leading AVC option for additional savings.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, travelling, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme including Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support including an Employment Assistance Programme providing 24-hour access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups.

Inclusive Recruitment

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

Safeguarding and Welfare

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Sponsorship

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GM Elevate Programme

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Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you’ve participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

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