Deputy Manager -Therapeutic Residential Care

At The Wise Seeker we are currently engaged in the recruitment process for a company dedicated to national charity that advances the education health and wellbeing of our communities. The companys vision is to enable everyone to achieve their potential live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.

Location:Newark UK

Functions

1. Assist the Registered Manager in the operational management of designated therapeutic childrens homes.
2. Lead train and supervise Residential Therapeutic Care Workers and Therapeutic Team Leaders.
3. Ensure compliance with Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 and internal policies.
4. Maintain consistent care aligned with traumainformed intervention models.
5. Collaborate with the clinical team to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
6. Provide supervision and support to Residential Therapeutic Care Workers.
7. Promote an organizational culture centered on Christian Core Values.
8. Oversee staffing resources and shift duties ensuring adequate coverage.
9. Maintain high standards of written records and documentation.
10. Represent the organization at internal and external meetings.
11. Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns.
12. Ensure health and safety standards are upheld.
13. Participate in oncall response and liaise with key partners and agencies.
14. Support staff professional development and awareness of sector issues.
15. Undertake designated projects and tasks as assigned.
16. Provide cover and support as required by the management team.

Requirements

• Proven experience of working with young people aged 5 18 in a social care/residential or educational setting.
• At least 1 years previous demonstrable management and supervisory experience (level 3) or 18 24 months experience to work in a level 1 and 2 level home.
• Experience in conflict resolution adherence to policies and procedures engaging and motivating young people handling stressful and challenging situations appropriately and supporting staff.
• Knowledge of relevant Childrens Homes 2015 Regulations childcare legislation child safeguarding policies and procedures child development and complexities of group living.
• At least Level 4 Childrens Health and Social Care related qualification and willingness to undertake further training and development.
• First Aid qualification including pediatric or willingness to obtain within the probation period.
• Ability to manage homes allocate duties supervise staff adhere to financial regulations communicate effectively make informed decisions work independently and as part of a team and maintain professional relationships.
• Full driving license preferred.
• Commitment to develop and learn new skills.

Benefits

• Pension
• Parking
• Commission
• Healthcare

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