Deputy Children's Home Manager

Residential Children’s Home Deputy Manager - South Croydon - Up to £40,000 - Full Time 

About the Home

We are happy to be working with a fantastic Children's Service with a remarkable history of empowering the most vulnerable children and young people in the area of Supported Accommodation, their founders and management team have been lifelong champions of positive change in the lives of those facing emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs. They have always believed that early support can change the course of a young person’s life.

The Deputy Manager for the children’s home will support the Registered Manager in leading and managing the children’s home according to the ethos and approach of the organisation, ensuring that outcomes and high-quality care are delivered according to the home’s statement of purpose

Deputy Children's Home Manager Responsibilities 

• Lead shifts and oversee staff management and supervision, care and placement planning, safeguarding, communications, report writing and monitoring quality and compliance.
• Ensure the staff team implements the statutory and organisational policies and procedures and provide feedback to the Registered Manager on the effectiveness of all policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, such as the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, Data Protection Act 2018, and Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
• Support the staff team to develop constructive working relationships within the wider community to promote the overall outcomes for looked after children.
• Support the staff team to develop their skills and competency to meet each child’s needs and provide continuity of positive care.
• Lead in an aspirational way, inspiring both children and the staff.
• Incorporate equality and diversity into the home’s culture.
• Provide every child with individualised positive care and care planning tailored to their individual needs and requirements, as defined in their relevant plans.
• Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Support the Registered Manager to run the home and deputise whenever needed.
• Work flexibly to ensure adequate coverage for the service, including evening work, weekend work, and bank holidays, inclusive of sleep-ins.
• Act as a positive role model, provide effective supervision and guidance for the team contributing to their performance and professional development.
• Support the Registered Manager in delivering and maintaining a high-quality service.
• Support senior care workers (team leaders) to develop the skills, knowledge, and ability to manage residential care workers effectively.
• Ensure staff are aware of their responsibilities in relation to the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards for Children’s Homes.
• Work within organisational policy and procedure established in the home.
• Ensure children’s reviews and meetings are held within the required timeframes.
• Ensure staff work within a non-discriminatory environment
• Assist the Registered Manager in the administration of related financial issues.
• Deputise in the Manager’s absence and cover for senior residential workers and team leaders where necessary.

Qualifications and Education

• Have attained a Level 3 / 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People.
• Be willing to attain a qualification of at least or equivalent to Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social care for Children and Young People.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Experience

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory role within a children’s residential setting.

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Contact Details

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on 020 3800 1852 . Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!




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