Deputy Manager required for a Children's Home in Walsall West Midlands B43 £31-£35k
We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Ofsted regulated 4 bed home in Walsall
You will be Supporting 8-18s with Ebd and complex needs , helping to overcome their daily challenges to empower them to live a life they love.
There will be full support from the Registered Manager,Directors and RI.
Deputy Manager Salary and Benefits
Salary
£31,000 to £35,000 per annum
- Additional overtime and sleep-in enhancements on offer.
- 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
Deputy Manager Ofsted Registered Childrens Home