[ref. a61208524] Deputy Manager - Ofsted

We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our 4 bed home in Walsall

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

Deputy Manager Ofsted Registered Childrens Home