Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager required for a Children’s Home in Herne Bay Kent CT6
We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Ofsted regulated Solo Unit Home supporting 8-18s with EBD and complex needs.
Our home is open and you will get full support from the Registered Manager and RI.
You will be offered a competitive salary (negotiable)
We will consider Senior Support Workers or Team Leaders looking for their next challenge
You will be punctual,hardworking and committed.
There will be excellent opportunities to progress.
Please get in touch asap as interviewing has started.
Deputy Manager Salary and Benefits
Salary £35,000 per annum
• Additional overtime
• Ongoing training and development including the opportunity to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Genuine opportunity for progression into a Children’s Home Registered Manager position.
Deputy Manager Key Responsibilities:
- Assist and support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the residential care of the Ofsted registered home, to provide a high quality service which meets the individual needs of the children and young people and to help create and maintain a non-institutionalised, child centred safe community home for extremely vulnerable children with EBD complex needs and behaviour difficulties.
- Take on on-call duties outside of working hours in support of the home dealing with situations in line with children’s homes regulations and company procedures
- Support staff on a day to day basis promoting good practice and responding to concerns or first line complaints.
- Take part in the assessment process of potential new admissions to the home.
- Oversee record keeping and take part in the regular auditing of the children and young people’s records, responding to any issues requiring further action, including those identified at reviews.
- Manage and provide supervision for designated support workers and night waking support worker
Deputy Manager Requirements
• Recent experience working either as a Children’s Home Deputy Manager or as a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker in a Children’s Home supporting EBD and challenging behaviour. With at least 2 years supervisory experience
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).(Hold a Level 4 or 5 in Children & Education also preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence.
You will be required to be flexible in your hours supporting the children the staff and the Manager
This is a great opportunity to work in a settled home.
To apply or for more information on this Deputy Manager opportunity
Please contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions
Reference: 52576344
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