Deputy Manager

First Blue Healthcare Limited

Cannock

Remote

GBP 40,000 - 52,000

Full time

34 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance

Enhanced overtime rate

Access to employee wellbeing programme

28 days annual leave rising to 33 with

Job summary

First Blue Healthcare Limited is seeking an experienced, qualified candidate to lead a children’s residential home in Cannock. You will manage a team, uphold safeguarding standards and develop high-quality care plans to support young people.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma for Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent), a full driving licence, and flexibility to work unsocial hours. Competitive salary with sleep-in allowances and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

Must have effective communication skills.
Sound knowledge of current legislation (Children's Homes Regulations 2015).
Ability to provide positive role modelling and supervision to staff.

Responsibilities

Lead the team to deliver high-quality care to young people.
Safely manage risks in line with policies and procedures.
Communicate plans for each day with the team.
Review care plans and related documentation.
Undertake bespoke training and attend staff meetings.
Advocate for the young person using a positive parenting model.
Provide support to the Manager and cover in their absence.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Positive parenting

Calm and professional manner

Team leadership

Education

Level 5 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

Excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team in one of our children's residential homes. We are a rapidly expanding organisation who are currently offering a very competitive salary plus benefits including a quality bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts. We specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.

The main duties of this role include:

To lead the team to deliver high quality care to our young people
To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures
To communicate effectively with the team regarding the plans for the day
To review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation
To undertake an in-depth quality and bespoke training package
To attend/chair staff meetings and be proactive in developing and improving the service model
To act as an advocate for the young person whilst using a positive parenting model
To work with young people using positive support strategies including de-escalation tools and techniques using in-house training (PRICE)
To provide support to the Manager in order to complete day to day tasks
To run the home in the absence of the Manage
To complete on-call duties as and when required

Job Requirements

To provide positive parenting
To have exceptional communication skills
To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards)
To provide support and positive role modelling to the staff team (including completing supervisions)
Must be prepared to complete Diploma Level 5 Childrens Residential Care
To be open minded, empathetic in a calm and professional manner
To attend meetings etc on behalf of the Manager in a professional manner
Must have a full manual driving licence
Must be fully flexible and have the ability to work unsociable shift patterns
Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent
The desire to develop into a Registered Childrens Home Manager
To participate in further continuing professional development support the needs of our young people
To have a clear passion and desire to support children and young people
To be active member of a progressive and committed team

First Blue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.