Deputy Manager

First Day Recruitment; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager for a children's home in Hinckley. This role involves supporting children with emotional and behavioral needs, fostering independence and social skills. You will collaborate with the Registered Manager to ensure a safe and nurturing environment while leading a team and promoting positive experiences for the service users. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and have the required qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a children's home environment.
• Knowledge of OFSTED legislation and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and carry out staff supervisions.
• Build trust and develop nurturing relationships with service users.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Supervision of staff

Building relationships

Safeguarding policies

Emotional and behavioral support

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People

Willingness to work towards Level 5

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join a lovely children's home in the Hinkley area, accommodating children with emotional and behavioural needs.

Working with the Registered Manager, you will support the team in this fantastic new home supporting children & young people who face risks around exploitation, by identifying and responding to harm and abuse posed to them outside of their home environment and understanding the importance of intervention. You will support up to 3 service users to experience opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships, and develop confidence, independence, and social and emotional skills.

Main duties

You will build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.

You will work in partnership and build relationships with parents, carers, and other professionals.

• You will lead shifts and carry out staff supervisions.
• You will support the Registered Manager with audits of the home.
• You will contribute to the general upkeep of the home including daily activities such as cooking and cleaning.
• You will ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
• You will promote, monitor, and maintain a safe environment at all times.

You will hold a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or above, and will be willing to work towards Level 5. You will also have some experience of supervising staff within a similar environment, along with sound knowledge of OFSTED legislation.

For further details and a chat in full confidence, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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