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Are you an experienced Deputy Manager in a Childrens Home? Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to be involved in the launching of a brand new service?

If so, then this is the role for you!

My client is looking to hire a Deputy Manager to cover up to 2 care homes. These are 2 bed EBD facilities supporting children and young people from ages 8 to 18.

The Deputy Manager will be responsible for a range of vital duties which will contribute to the smooth day to day running of the Home.

The Deputy Manager will be carrying out the following duties (not limited to):

Job Purpose:

The Deputy Manager is tasked with assisting the Registered Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the residential home, ensuring compliance with legislative and policy requirements. In the absence of the Registered Manager, the Deputy will assume all duties and responsibilities to maintain adherence to the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, company policies, and OFSTED inspection frameworks.

Nature of the Post:

·Location: Based at one of the organization's residential homes, with the understanding that assignments may require work at other locations within the organization as needed.

·Flexibility: Required to work shifts, including weekends, evenings, and during the children's holidays, to meet the home's needs. This includes providing additional support as dictated by the rota and undertaking a variety of administrative tasks.

·Transportation: Use of the organization’s vehicles for activities related to the care of the children and home operations.

Key Duties:

·Operational Management: Oversee daily operations in the absence of the Registered Manager, ensuring a 24/7 response capability. Work closely with the Registered Manager to plan, deliver, and review services.

·Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance systems that reflect best practices, collaborating with the management team, residential support workers, and external agencies.

·Resource Management: Assist in managing financial and physical resources effectively in line with the Children Act and Children’s Home Regulations 2015.

·Staff Management: Support staffing resources management flexibly and efficiently, ensuring effective communication and supervision in line with organizational policies.

·Training and Development: Contribute to training strategies that support the service’s objectives and foster a learning culture within the workplace.

·Care Provision: Provide a caring, safe, and secure environment that meets the children's physical, health, social needs, and rights. Support and guide less experienced staff to achieve high standards of care, respecting the individual needs of each child based on their racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.

Expectations:

3 years' experience in residential children’s home with a minimum 1 year in a senior post

Experience of working with children in an EBD, CSE, LD settings

Proven record of working in a home at senior level or above that is OFSTED “GOOD” or “OUTSTANDING”

·Professional Conduct: Maintain professional standards, adhere to the legislative framework, and follow organisational policies and procedures at all times.

·Flexibility and Development: Show flexibility in undertaking tasks not explicitly covered in the job description to meet the children's needs. Demonstrate significant professional development towards progressing to a Manager position, evidenced by transferable competencies and the ability to enhance the professional development of staff.

Skills and Qualifications:

NVQ level 3 /4 Health & Social Care children and young people or equivalent

Evidence of continuing Professional development

Willingness to undergo further training and development including the level 5 QCF leadership and management in residential services within 12 months of commencement in post

·Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a residential care setting.

·Knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, company policy, and OFSTED requirements.

·Ability to work flexibly, including undertaking sleep-in shifts as required.

·Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills to foster a positive and effective work environment.

·Commitment to personal and professional development, with a focus on enhancing the quality of care for children.

This role is ideal for a dedicated individual looking to make a significant impact in the lives of children by ensuring the highest standards of care and operational excellence within a residential setting. The Deputy Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the Registered Manager and leading the team towards achieving these goals.

Salary Scale:£16.00 - £19.00 per hour / £33,500 - £40,000 annually, plus paid sleep-ins at £55 per session. Progression within these pay scales is dependent on experience and qualifications.

If you are an experienced Senior Care professional and are ready to take the next step in tour career, or you are looking for a fresh challenge and have already been working as a Deputy Manager, then please apply today.

I look forward to reviewing your application