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Deputy Manager- Childrens Residential

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ilford, Greater London

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager looking for your next opportunity within residential childcare?

We are working with an Ofsted-registered children’s home that is looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to join the team as a Deputy Manager / Senior Residential Support Worker.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people, while also wanting to take the next step in their career and develop their leadership and management experience.

The Role

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the home and in ensuring that children and young people receive the highest standard of care and support.

Your responsibilities will include:

  * Supporting the Registered Manager with the effective day-to-day management of the home.

  * Providing leadership and guidance to residential support workers.

  * Acting as a positive role model for staff and the young people in your care.

  * Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and other records are maintained to a high standard.

  * Supporting the implementation of individual care plans and positive behaviour strategies.

  * Promoting the safeguarding, welfare and development of children and young people.

  * Supporting staff with challenging situations and managing incidents appropriately.

  * Participating in staff meetings, supervisions and training.

  * Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, compliance and record keeping.

  * Working in accordance with Ofsted regulations, the home's policies and relevant legislation.

  * Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.

  * Supporting the Registered Manager during inspections and internal reviews.

About You

We are looking for someone who has genuine experience working with children or young people in a residential setting and who is ready to take on greater responsibility.

You will ideally have:

  * Previous experience working within a children's residential home or residential childcare setting.

  * Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager or similar.

  * A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

  * Experience supporting young people with complex needs and/or challenging behaviours.

  * Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

  * The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

  * A positive, caring and child-centred approach.

  * A relevant Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People or willingness to work towards the qualification.

  * Previous experience working within an Ofsted-regulated environment would be highly desirable.

What We Offer

  * Competitive salary.

  * Permanent position with career progression opportunities.

  * Training and ongoing professional development.

  * Supportive management team.

  * Opportunity to progress towards a Deputy Manager / Registered Manager position.

  * The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager who is passionate about residential childcare and wants to progress your career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and one of our team will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail

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