Deputy Children's Home Manager

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable children's care provider in Stevenage is seeking a Deputy Manager for an EBD Children's Home. The role involves leading a team to provide quality care to vulnerable children, coordinating with various professionals, and overseeing support workers. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in children and young people and strong leadership experience. A competitive salary starting from £36,000 is offered, alongside various benefits including company pension and on-site parking.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Free parking

On-site parking

Sick pay

Store discount

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• Excellent knowledge of role requirements.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead care and welfare of children in placement.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders.
• Oversee support workers and provide guidance.
• Write reports and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Team leadership

Therapeutic techniques

Safeguarding knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Diploma/ NVQ Level 3 in children and young people

Job description

Deputy Manager needed for an EBD Children's Home located in Stevenage. Perfect opportunity for someone already working as a Deputy or for an experienced Senior to step up. You will work alongside the Home Manager to support and supervise a team of Residential and Senior Residential Support Workers to provide quality care to looked after children. You will be able to lead, motivate and enhance the skills of your team and be able to model professionalism and leadership skills. The young people display complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, and need guidance to develop their independence skills and ability to integrate into society. You will be confident and able to step in to the manager's shoes in their absence.

Deputy Manager role will include:

• Taking a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement.
• Coordinating and attending meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority.
• Helping oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols.
• Writing reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans.
• Raising any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.
• Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour).
• Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Administer and document medication.
• Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people.
• Build rapport with vulnerable children ages 7 to 17 years old and their families on supervised contact.
• Positive behaviour support and physical intervention.
• Conducting Keywork sessions.
• Liaising between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Deputy Manager Criteria

• Diploma/ NVQ Level 3 in children and young people
• Senior experience in leading and developing others.
• Excellent knowledge of requirements of the role and ability to lead others.

Why apply?

• Fantastic opportunity to have a lead role within a well-established, secure and reputable company.
• Excellent salary from £36,000 in sleeps
• Brilliant working ethos with strong therapeutic emphasis.
• Strong support structures from management staff.
• 'Step up to Management' programme to support DMs to become RMs if desired.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Right to work full time without restrictions (required)
• Level 3 Children & Young People qualification (required)

If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply now with your CV and we will be in touch asap for an initial discussion.