Deputy Home Manager - Children's Care Home

Flow Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home operator in West Sussex is seeking a Deputy Home Manager for their Children's Care Home in Chichester. The successful candidate will support the Registered Manager and ensure high-quality care standards are met. Required qualifications include a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People and a willingness to achieve Level 5. A full UK driver's licence is also necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Willingness to achieve Level 5 Diploma in the relevant field.
• Full UK driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Manager in their absence.
• Support the Registered Manager in leading the children's home.
• Ensure quality care standards and legislative compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commitment to professional development

Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations

Education

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

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People (or equivalent)

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 drivers’ licence.

Experience

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