Deputy Manager
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Job Summary
- Weekend Enhancement: 10% additional payment
- On-Call Payment: 36.89
- Sleep-In Payment: 43.12
- Assist in managing the daily operations of the home.
- Act as the Registered Managers deputy when necessary.
- Oversee staff schedules and resource allocation.
- Provide supervision coaching and development for care staff.
- Lead shifts and ensure smooth operational management.
- Conduct quality assurance activities and audits.
- Review case files care records and regulatory documents.
- Prepare and verify reports and assessments.
- Participate in and lead professional meetings as needed.
- Support children and young people in achieving positive outcomes.
- Foster positive relationships with children families and professionals.
- Collaborate effectively with Social Workers Education CAMHS Police Health Services Ofsted and partner agencies.
- Assist in preparing for Ofsted inspections and ensure ongoing compliance with the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015.
- Promote safeguarding and prioritize childrens welfare in practice.
- Implement Care Plans Placement Plans PEPs and Pathway Plans.
- Shift work
- Weekend duties (approximately one weekend per month)
- On-call responsibilities
- Sleep-ins
- Minimum Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Residential Childcare
- Extensive experience in Childrens Residential Care
- At least 2 years of experience in a Childrens Residential Setting
- Experience in supervising or managing staff in a residential childcare environment
- Strong understanding of:
- Childrens Homes Regulations 2015
- The Children Act
- Safeguarding procedures
- Residential childcare practice
- Childrens Homes Regulations 2015
- Experience in audits quality assurance and report writing
- Strong leadership organizational and communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with children young people staff and partner agencies
- Capability to guide teams through challenging situations and manage complex behaviors
- Decision-making skills in high-pressure environments
- Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check
- Schedule 2 Check
- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager
- Experience with Ofsted inspections
- Budget management experience
- Full UK Driving Licence (advantageous but not mandatory)
- 27.79 per hour (Umbrella)
- 10% Weekend Enhancement
- 36.89 On-Call Payment
- 43.12 Sleep-In Payment
- 3-6 Month Contract
- Fully Onsite Role
- Opportunity to work within a supportive management team
- Leadership role within a well-established Childrens Residential Service
- Potential for contract extension
- Deputy Manager
- Assistant Manager
- Senior Residential Support Worker
- Senior Childcare Worker
- Residential Team Leader
- Childrens Home Deputy Manager
- Residential Care Manager
- Senior Residential Practitioner
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Minimum Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Residential Childcare Significant experience working within Childrens Residential Care Minimum 2 years experience in a Childrens Residential Setting Experience supervising or managing staff within a residential childcare environment Strong understanding of: Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 The Children Act Safeguarding procedures Residential childcare practice Experience undertaking audits quality assurance activities and report writing Strong leadership organisational and communication skills Ability to build positive relationships with children young people staff and partner agencies Ability to support teams through challenging situations and manage complex behaviours Ability to make decisions in demanding and fast-paced environments Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check Schedule 2 Check Desirable Requirements Previous Deputy Manager experience Experience supporting Ofsted inspections Budget management experience Full UK Driving Licence (beneficial but not essential) Whats on Offer 27.79 per hour (Umbrella) 10% Weekend Enhancement 36.89 On-Call Payment 43.12 Sleep-In Payment 3-6 Month Contract Fully Onsite Role Opportunity to work within a supportive management team Leadership opportunity within a well-established Childrens Residential Service Potential contract extension Suitable Backgrounds Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as a: Deputy Manager Assistant Manager Senior Residential Support Worker Senior Childcare Worker Residential Team Leader Childrens Home Deputy Manager Residential Care Manager Senior Residential Practitioner This is an excellent opportunity to join Coventry City Council and play a key role in supporting vulnerable children and young people to achieve positive outcomes within a safe nurturing and supportive residential environment.
