Children's Deputy Manager

Purosearch Ltd.; Wigan; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sleep in payments

Senior leadership role

Training & development

Staff supervision

Supportive management

On-call rota

Service development

Résumé du poste

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Children’s Home Deputy Manager in Wigan to lead the residential care team and ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the home. The role carries responsibility for a child-centred ethos and high standards of care.

The post requires a Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), at least 2 years in residential childcare, staff supervision experience, and a willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check while maintaining accurate records and reports.

Qualifications

• Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in residential childcare.
• Experience supervising and supporting staff.
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations and guidance for residential childcare.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsabilités

• Work closely with the Registered Manager to run the home day-to-day.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the residential care team.
• Promote a positive, child-centred culture across the home.
• Ensure high-quality care, support and guidance for children and young people.
• Review and maintain care plans, risk assessments and behaviour management plans.
• Ensure policies and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Support staff recruitment, induction, supervision and development.
• Attend meetings, reviews and contribute to professional events.

Connaissances

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Record keeping

Documentation

DBS check

Formation

Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Outils

Computers

Description du poste

Children's Home Deputy Manager
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (£16.50 per hour)
Location: Wigan, WN2
Home Size: Solo Complex Care Home

Salary & Benefits

• Sleep in payments of £70
• Opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a children's residential setting
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Staff supervision and development opportunities
• Supportive management structure
• Participation in an on-call rota
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a residential childcare setting
• Experience supervising and supporting staff
• Good working knowledge of legislation, regulations and guidance relating to residential childcare
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while using initiative
• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports
• Experience reviewing and completing care plans, risk assessments and behaviour management plans
• Commitment to the welfare, development and positive outcomes of children and young people
• Basic computer skills and confidence maintaining accurate records
• Valid driving licence where required by the service
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the home
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the residential care team
• Promote a positive, child-centred culture across the home
• Ensure children and young people receive high-quality care, support and guidance
• Work with children and young people to develop and implement appropriate care plans
• Review and maintain care plans, risk assessments and behaviour management plans
• Ensure policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are consistently followed
• Support the recruitment, induction, supervision and development of staff
• Complete regular staff supervisions and contribute to ongoing professional development
• Identify training and development needs within the staff team
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care and support continuous improvement
• Act as a key worker for children and young people where required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with statutory requirements
• Ensure health and safety requirements are maintained throughout the home
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support when required
• Attend and contribute to meetings, reviews and other relevant professional events
• Support staff working with children who present with emotional and behavioural difficulties or challenging behaviour
• Work collaboratively with professionals and other stakeholders to promote positive outcomes
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the Registered Manager