Deputy Manager - Children\'s home

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Tamworth, Staffordshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children\’s home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential and all applicants must have a Level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent.

Total earnings will be between £38,000 to £40,000 per year.

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team.

* Support the Registered Manager with external audits.

* Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children.

* Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.

* Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction.

* Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members.

* Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively. xiskglj

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

* Genuine opportunities to progress to a Registered Manager

* Opportunity to work towards a level 5 qualification

* Free meals on shift

* Overtime rate

* Increase annual leave 35 days plus

* Work alongside and support a passionate Registered Manager

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Bradley

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