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Would you like to work for a company with family values and an ethos to match, which is looking to grow with the staff it employs?

Would you like to make a positive difference to a young person that may not have had the best start in life?

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to work with us to build a successful, able, and supportive team. This role will allow the successful candidate to mould, drive and develop the Children’s Home and take it to outstanding. The home is a 3 bedded Children’s Home which will provide 3 residential placements for children between the ages of 7 to 17.

* Work as part of the management team to ensure the welfare of young people meeting the child's health, social and educational needs

* Implement appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures

* Implement all aspects of the home statement of purpose and function

* Work as part of the management team to support and lead the team in the delivery of high-quality child centred practice

* Promote positive multi-agency relationships including building relationships with the local community

* Implement care plans and support packages

* Promote professional development of staff, carry out staff supervisions and assist in the assessment of training needs.

* Preparing reports and attending a range of meetings, i.e. review meetings with multi-agency partners

* Overseeing the day-to-day running of the home including managing the staff team

* Ensuring staff rotas are drawn-up and meet the needs of the home

* Responsibility for daily budgeting and working within budgetary guidelines

* Any other duties as may be necessary

* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people in care

* Pay: £34,769.00-£37,655.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time, Monday – Friday, Day Shift – Expected Hours: 40 per week

Experience:

* Management: 1 year (required)