Deputy Manager

First Blue Healthcare

Cannock

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 42,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowances

Quality bespoke training package

Competitive pay

Job summary

First Blue Healthcare in Cannock is seeking a Deputy Manager for our children's residential home. The role offers a competitive salary up to £42,000 and benefits including bespoke training and sleep-in remuneration.

The candidate will lead a team to provide high quality care to young people with complex needs. We value positive parenting, effective communication, and strong knowledge of relevant regulations.

Qualifications

Diploma Level 5 in Childrens Residential Care is required.
Full manual driving licence is required.
Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 (quality standards) is essential.
Willingness to undertake CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

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 develop the service model.
To act as an advocate for the young person with a positive parenting model.
To work with young people using positive support strategies including de-escalation tools (PRICE).
To provide support to the Manager in day-to-day tasks.
To run the home in the absence of the Manager.
To complete on-call duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulations knowledge

Supervision

On-call coordination

Education

Diploma Level 5 in Childrens Residential Care

Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Deputy Manager Cannock

Location Cannock

Contract Vacancy Contract Here

Salary Up to £42,000

Location - Cannock

Salary - Up to £42,000

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

Essential Requirements

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

If you would like to work for a professional and passionate company who has the interests of their children/young people and employees at heart. If you have personal passion and drive to make the difference to the lives of children and young people.

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.

Benefits