Children's Deputy Manager

Children's Home Deputy Manager
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (£16.50 per hour)
Location:
Worsley, M28
Home Size: Solo Complex Care Home

• Sleep in payments of £70
• Opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a children's residential setting
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Staff supervision and development opportunities
• Supportive management structure
• Participation in an on-call rota
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and continuous improvement

• Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a residential childcare setting
• Experience supervising and supporting staff
• Good working knowledge of legislation, regulations and guidance relating to residential childcare
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while using initiative
• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports
• Experience reviewing and completing care plans, risk assessments and behaviour management plans
• Commitment to the welfare, development and positive outcomes of children and young people
• Basic computer skills and confidence maintaining accurate records
• Valid driving licence where required by the service
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

• Work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the home
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the residential care team
• Promote a positive, child-centred culture across the home
• Ensure children and young people receive high-quality care, support and guidance
• Work with children and young people to develop and implement appropriate care plans
• Review and maintain care plans, risk assessments and behaviour management plans
• Ensure policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are consistently followed
• Support the recruitment, induction, supervision and development of staff
• Complete regular staff supervisions and contribute to ongoing professional development
• Identify training and development needs within the staff team
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care and support continuous improvement
• Act as a key worker for children and young people where required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with statutory requirements
• Ensure health and safety requirements are maintained throughout the home
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support when required
• Attend and contribute to meetings, reviews and other relevant professional events
• Support staff working with children who present with emotional and behavioural difficulties or challenging behaviour
• Work collaboratively with professionals and other stakeholders to promote positive outcomes
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the Registered Manager