Children\'s Services Deputy Manager

My client is a well-known, national Children’s Residential Care Company, renowned in the sector. They offer a range of services which include modern residential care for children, young people and adults, and operate a significant range of supported living schemes that include individual flats, houses and grouped accommodation arrangements. My client believes that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children should be part of a community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join the Children’s Home in Dudley, which has been rated as GOOD with Ofsted and works extremely well with external agencies including local authorities.

In return for hard work and commitment, you can expect, in addition to competitive pay and conditions and a range of benefits, to have a high-quality induction and ongoing training and development.

As the Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Deputising in the Registered Manager’s absence and supporting Team Leaders and Support Workers.
• Supporting and working alongside the Registered Manager to ensure the home meets with the requirements of the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standard.
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the Dudley home.
• Providing direct supervision and support of the residential team.
• Overseeing and supporting the development of staff and the young people in placement.
• Updating placement plans and risk assessments.
• Working in partnership with local authorities, schools and families to support the young person.
• Demonstrating a working knowledge and understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, The Quality Care Standards and the SCCIF, and promptly implementing any recommendations or addressing requirements to improve the service after any Ofsted inspection.
• Ensuring that the home provides an environment that is safe and sensitive to the needs of the young people being looked after.
• Ensuring that education is promoted and supported and that each child’s attendance in education is maintained.
• Meeting the specific needs of the young people, i.e. religious observance, cultural needs, dietary requirements and any medical conditions and their treatment.

The ideal candidate for the Deputy Manager will have:

• A passion for making a difference to the lives of young people in care.
• At least 2 years’ experience relating to residential care of children.
• Level 3/4 in Children’s Residential Care essential.
• An understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Efficiency in planning, organising, budget control, resource allocation and team leadership.
• Confidence in effective verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
• A full UK Manual Driver’s Licence.

Our client offers job satisfaction, long-term prospects, good pay and conditions, a pension, a range of share schemes, good training opportunities to help you achieve recognised qualifications and a range of specially developed benefits:

• Employee Assistance Service including free & confidential advice on a range of issues including medical, financial, housing, legal and tax.
• Pension contributions.
• Professional training, development, and career pathways.
• Wellbeing Programme.
• Recommend a Friend scheme.
• Long Service Awards.

If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Dudley area and would like to learn more, then please contact SaferHandCare and ask for Anna Ashley. Alternatively, submit your application for consideration.

Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.