Deputy Home Manager
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Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Main Purpose of the Job: 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
Equal Opportunities: All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Deputy Managers are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race religion disability age gender sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
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 childs 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 childrens meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally
Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews
General Responsibilities:
To assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
Contribute to the devising implementing and evaluation of changes with the involvement of front line staff to continually improve services systems and standards in conjunction with the Registered Manager and the Senior Management team
To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager
To drive company vehicles subject to policies and procedures
To work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people
To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained
To receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs
To carry out all other reasonable tasks or directed by the Registered Manager.
Requirements
Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy
NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)
Working towards NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management
Management qualification
Current driving license
NVQ Level 4 Knowledge & Skills
Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues
Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation
Team Building Skills
Supervision Skills
Ability to manage teams effectively
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Understanding the needs of BESD children including managing challenging behaviour
In-depth knowledge of Childrens Home Regulations Quality Standards. Excellent Organisational skills
Ability to motivate and enthuse staff
Counselling Skills
Training Skills
Drugs Awareness Training Experience
1 years relevant supervisory experience
12 months experience of working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviour
Benefits
Upto 37348
Great sleep in rate
Great overtime rate
Required Skills:
Person Specification Experience working with children/young people with EBD and/or LD (desirable). Knowledge of safeguarding child protection and behaviour management. Compassionate resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations. Flexible to work shifts including evenings weekends and sleep-ins (where applicable). Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already held).
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Environmental Safety
- Food Technology
- Customer Service
- Christmas Temporary
- ABAP
- BI
