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Deputy Manager- Residential Children's Home

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 25 - 25 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

I am recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Deputy Manager to join a residential children's home in Southend.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced care professional who is passionate about supporting young people and committed to delivering high-quality care. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the home operates effectively, safely and in line with Ofsted and regulatory requirements.

  * Support the Registered Manager with the overall management and day-to-day running of the home.

  * Promote the safety, welfare, development and wellbeing of the young people.

  * Lead, motivate and support the staff team to deliver high-quality care.

  * Assist with recruitment, safer recruitment checks, inductions and onboarding.

  * Support staff development through training, supervision, appraisals and performance management.

  * Monitor care standards and identify areas for improvement.

  * Assist with audits, quality assurance and compliance checks.

  * Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations, legislation and relevant policies.

  * Support safeguarding, incident, complaint and investigation processes.

  * Assist with preparing for inspections and implementing any required actions.

  * Help ensure appropriate staffing levels and resources are maintained.

  * Support admissions, transitions and care planning for young people.

  * Work alongside social workers, families and other professionals involved in the young people's care.

  * Ensure records, care plans and documentation are accurate and kept up to date.

  * Support appropriate activities and educational opportunities for young people.

  * Ensure young people's health, care and emotional wellbeing needs are appropriately supported.

  * Promote positive relationships and a supportive environment for young people and staff.

  * Deputise for the Registered Manager when required.

  * Participate in a management on-call rota.

  * Continuously promote and improve the quality of care provided within the home.

About You

  * Previous experience within a residential children's home.

  * Experience at Deputy Manager, Senior or another leadership level.

  * Strong knowledge of safeguarding and children's residential care.

  * Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and regulatory requirements.

  * Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

  * A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent is required.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is desirable.

SCR social care is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults / children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants

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