Deputy Manager – Children\'s Home

Overview: To support and work alongside the Registered Manager efficiently, co-managing the house budget, overseeing the development of staff and the young people in placement aged 8 to 18, formulating, and updating placement plans, risk assessments and positive handling plans. Throughomes Ltd is about enhancing the lives of the young people we are supporting by providing the best care, in a safe, stable and consistent living environment, within which the young people may have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. We promote honesty, integrity, tolerance and respect as well as an appreciation of individual and collective responsibility, and in this way, we aim to bring out the very best in our young people.

Duties:

• Assist Home Manager to ensure that the Home runs efficiently and effectively to a high standard and young people are safeguarded at all times.
• Manage a staff team and deputise for the Home Manager in his/her absence delivering supervision in accordance with company policy.
• Comply with the Company’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures and report all causes of concern to the nominated Designated Safeguarding Officer immediately, while understanding that the safety of children in our care is paramount at all times and that safeguarding is a key responsibility of every employee.
• Comply with and have a thorough up to date knowledge of the Home’s Statement of Purpose, Policy and Procedures, and all relevant legislation.
• Promote effective multi-agency working and positive relationships with all staff.
• Comply with and enforce company guidelines on Codes of Conduct and set an acceptable role model standard within the home.
• Assist in the development and delivery of the objectives identified in the young person’s Plans.
• Ensure the staff team contribute to the reviewing and monitoring process in the development of Care Planning and ensure the Key Worker system is adhered to.
• Promote anti-discriminatory and equal opportunity practices in line with Company Policy.
• Implement and enforce legislation and company policies on Health & Safety, Fire and Data Protection.

Qualifications:

• Hold a minimum of an NVQ L3/4 Diploma in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People’s Workforce.
• People management/supervisory skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Knowledge of children’s Homes regulations, safeguarding legislations.
• Experience of working with children and Young People within a children’s residential setting.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise responsibilities effectively.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits: Company pension, On-site parking

Application question(s): Do you possess an NVQ level 3/4 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or Working towards NVQ level 3/4 Diploma or above?

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person