Deputy Home Manager- Childrens Residential

To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose.
To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.
To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people.
To undertake direct work with Children and young people as appropriate.
To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints.
To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.
To offer supervision and support to senior staff in line with National Minimum Standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

To meet the needs of children through:

Ensuring that each young person has an allocated key worker
Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child's placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation
Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people
Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model.
Assist in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive
Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place
Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.
Chairing children's meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally
Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews

To manage a staff team through:

Providing managerial control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities.
Assist with the recruitment and retention of staff including induction training for new staff into the home.
Supervision of new starters during their probationary period.
Develop a management style which balances the need to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer staff the opportunity to decision making
Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty.
Providing consultation and informal advice and support to staff in relation to day to day matters.
Offering 1:1 supervision to staff in line with National Minimum Standards
Identifying and progressing individual training and development needs of staff in the context of their personnel development plans
Undertaking annual appraisal of staff
Addressing issues in relation to conduct and competence of staff.
Conduct management investigations when required.
Assist the Registered Manager in promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities.
Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development
Ensuring staff work within the Homes policies, procedures and National Minimum Standards requirements.

To develop systems which ensure the effective allocation of resources through:

Ensuring adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home
Ensuring that budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored including petty cash returns, weekly attendance records.
Ensuring that company vehicles are clean and regularly maintained
Monitoring closely the fabric of the building (including fixtures, amenities and grounds) and taking remedial action where necessary.

We are currently on the lookout for a Deputy Home Manager to join our fantastic team within one of our Children's Residential Services. Are you a caring and compassionate person with the need to help children and young people? Are you looking for a great team and company to grow with? If the answer to these questions is yes then this might be the job for you!, Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy
NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)
Working towards NVQ4
Management qualification
Current driving license
NVQ 4 Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of National Minimum Standards
Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues
Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation

A basic salary of £14.22 per hour plus £30 per sleep in across 2-3 shifts per week meaning excellent work life balance
Rota is always given 4 weeks in advance