Job Purpose
The role of the Deputy Manager (DM) is to support the Registered Manager in undertaking the operation
and day-to-day running of a registered children's home; to ensure that the children and young people
placed at the home are safe and receive a high standard of care; that the home complies with regulatory
and legal requirements and standards (e.g. Children's Home Regulations); and that the home complies
with Company Policies and Procedures. The homes operate 24-hours each day, every day of the year,
requiring round-the-clock staffing and management.
Responsibility for the home
- Whilst overall responsibility for the home lies with the Registered Manager, the Deputy Manager (DM)
is responsible for specific aspects of the home as directed. The Deputy Manager will also be
expected to assume temporary responsibility for the home, under the supervision of the Service
Manager/Directors, when the Registered Manager is absent due to leave (e.g. illness, annual leave).
The Deputy Manager assumes responsibility and accountability for his or her own professional
actions; exercises discretion in determining how objectives agreed with the Registered Manager (or
other designated line manager) are to be achieved; works within the overall framework of Company
policies, procedures, and principles; adheres to professional codes of practice and terms and
conditions of employment; and seeks additional and appropriate supervision and guidance as
necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post. At all times the safety and welfare of the
children and young people are paramount and must take priority over all other activities.
Experience
A minimum of 2-years' professional experience
of caring for children and young people in
residential children home settings
Experience at management/senior/team-leader
level, including the provision of staff supervision