Deputy Children's Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care organization seeks a Deputy Children's Home Manager for a small EBD home in the West Midlands. The role involves supporting daily operations, implementing care plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has experience in children's residential services and a strong understanding of therapeutic care practices. Competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an EBD setting.
• Strong understanding of care practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in daily operations.
• Implement and monitor individualized care plans.
• Lead and develop the care staff team.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
• Liaise with external agencies and families.

Skills

Experience in children's residential services

Strong understanding of therapeutic care practices

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Commitment to children's welfare

Job description

Overview

Deputy Children's Home Manager – Location: Small 3-bed EBD Home <br> Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Children's Home Manager to join our dedicated team in a small 3-bed Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties (EBD) home. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in children's residential services, specifically in an EBD setting, and a passion for therapeutic care.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Implement and monitor individualized care plans, promoting therapeutic approaches to meet the emotional and behavioral needs of the children.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of care staff, fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Liaise with external agencies, families, and professionals to support the holistic development and well-being of the children.
• Assist with budget management and resource allocation to optimize service delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience within children\'s residential services in an EBD setting.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic care practices and interventions.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to the welfare and development of children.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of children by providing compassionate and effective care.