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Children's Residential Deputy Manager Lancaster Lancashire

Salary: £33,995.00 - £36,920.00 per annum

We require a Deputy Manager for our 4 Bed Ofsted Registered Children's Home in Lancaster Lancashire

Our aim is to transform the lives of children and young people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse. We are a transformational values-based business dedicated to ensuring all children and young people are cared for and supported within a stable environment.

You will be encouraged to take level 4/5 diploma, there will be many opportunities to progress with us.

Deputy Manager experience & Qualifications

* 1 years’ relevant supervisory experience

* 12 months experience of working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviours, with a minimum of 6 months of these having been at a senior level.

* Experience of acting as appropriate adult.

* Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy

* Diploma Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce or NVQ equivalent

As Deputy Manager you will be required to:

* Assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose and uphold the organisation’s missions’ statement and values.

* Deputise for the Home Manager in the event that they are on leave or otherwise absent from the home.

* Support and manage the care team to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people.

* Undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate.

* Ensure each shift is planned and resources allocated.

* Work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.

* Offer supervision and support to carers in line with Quality Standards & Regulations and as directed by the Home Manager.

* Promote Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) approach and engage/lead weekly MDT meetings with Clinical and Education services on site.

For more information about this Deputy Manager opportunity contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions