Deputy Home Manager - Children's Care Home

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home operator is looking for a dedicated Deputy Home Manager to join their Children's Care Home in Chichester. The role involves supporting the Registered Manager and ensuring high-quality care standards while complying with regulations. Candidates must have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People and experience in a supervisory role. A full UK driver’s licence is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driver’s licence.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a supervisory role within a children's residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Manager in their absence maintaining quality care standards.
• Support the Registered Manager in leading and managing the children's home.
• Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People

Willingness to attain Level 5 Diploma

Job description

Our client is a leading care home operator in West Sussex. They are currently looking to recruit a Deputy Home Manager, to join their team, at their Children's Care Home based in Chichester, West Sussex.

Job Purpose

The Deputy Manager will deputise for the Manager in their absence, maintaining quality care standards and meeting all legislative requirements. 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 and in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015. The post holder will demonstrate sound understanding to ensure that Health and Safety Regulations are at all times adhered to.

Qualifications and Education

• Have attained a Level 3 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.
• Must hold a full UK driver’s licence.

Experience

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