We're teaming up with a company who are looking to find strong Residential Deputy Manager for their Children and Young People's Service Team in the Ribchester area.
The company provides high quality residential care and education for children and young people with mental health conditions such as Autism, Social, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties and complex needs associated with challenging behaviour.
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Deputy Manager to join us providing meaningful care and support for our service users.
What is the role?
To assist the Registered Manager in:
- The general leadership and management of a team of staff.
- In all aspects of the day to day management of the house and its programmes and activities, ensuring that it operates in a smooth, effective and efficient manner.
- Setting an example to all other staff in high standards of professional courtesy, communication, report writing, dealing with issues and conflict resolution.
- Preparing agendas for meetings and chairing and taking minutes.
- Training new staff in care procedures and routines.
- Identifying and assessing each young person's problems and unique needs.
- Assigning Key Workers to each young person.
- Oversight of the writing the young person's Placement Plans.
What do we look for?
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care and/or Children and Young People's service or equivalent.
- A level 5 in Leadership and Management with children & young people is desirable, but should be completed within 2 years of commencing post.
- Minimum of 3 Years working in a Residential Support Worker setting.
- Minimum of 2 Year experience of leading/managing a team of support workers.
- Full UK Driving Licence (manual).
- Able to work days office hours but with the will and flexibility that the role requires.
Location: Available vacancies in Ribchester.
Contract: Temporary to permanent.
Pay Rate: Starting from £18 - £20 per hour.
The key responsibilities of this position include:
- Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young people under your care.
- Providing support and encouragement to children and young people.
- Actively listening in a calm and non-threatening manner, using questions to ensure comprehension and acknowledging what is being said.
- Contributing to the normal development of the children and young people by providing a healthy lifestyle, engaging activities, and serving as a consistent and caring adult role model.
To apply please contact Dane on or email .