Deputy Manager

Caretech; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambian Group is seeking a Deputy Manager for a children’s residential home. You will work with the Registered Manager to ensure a safe, nurturing environment and oversee a skilled staff team to meet each young person’s placement plan.

You will lead supervision, rota planning, and safeguarding, while maintaining high standards of care and accurate records. A management qualification and driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent.
• Experience supervising residential care staff.
• Knowledge of National Minimum Standards & Children Act.
• Full driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in day-to-day management of the home.
• Lead, motivate and develop the residential care team.
• Supervise staff; provide guidance and performance feedback.
• Plan and manage staff rotas to ensure safe staffing levels.
• Chair meetings and represent the home at reviews and professionals' meetings.
• Safeguard children and manage referrals and safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain records, reports and management information accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team development

Staff supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent

Management qualification

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to join our children\'s residential home. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious care professional who wants to develop their leadership skills while making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people. As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing and supportive environment. You will play a key role in leading the staff team, maintaining high standards of care and ensuring the individual needs of every young person are met.

• Supporting the Registered Manager in the effective day-to-day management of the home.
• Leading, motivating and developing a team of residential care staff.
• Providing supervision, guidance and support to staff in line with National Minimum Standards.
• Supporting recruitment, induction, probation and ongoing development of team members.
• Planning and managing staff rotas to ensure safe and appropriate staffing levels.
• Ensuring staff understand and effectively implement each young person\'s placement plan.
• Acting as a positive role model and undertaking direct work with children and young people.
• Attending reviews, planning meetings and other professional meetings.
• Chairing children\'s meetings and ensuring young people\'s views are heard and acted upon.
• Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote welfare.
• Taking responsibility for managing child protection concerns and complaints when required.
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and management information.
• Ensuring the home operates in accordance with company policies, procedures, legislation and National Minimum Standards.
• Supporting effective budget management and monitoring the use of resources.
• Ensuring the home, vehicles and facilities are maintained to a high standard.
• Contributing to continuous improvement across the home.
• Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews, where required.
• Driving company vehicles in accordance with company policy.
• Carrying out other reasonable duties as directed by the Registered Manager.
  We are looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and confident in leading a team, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people., A good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• An NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent.
• At least 1 year\'s relevant supervisory experience.
• At least 12 months\' experience working in a residential setting with young people who display challenging behaviour.
• A current driving licence.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience of supervising and supporting staff.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and the needs of children and young people.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused when managing challenging situations.
• A management qualification.
• Knowledge of National Minimum Standards.
• Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation.
• Experience of acting as an appropriate adult under PACE.
• Experience of working with children and young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
• Counselling, training or drugs awareness training., If you are an experienced residential care professional ready to take the next step in your career, we\'d love to hear from you.
  At Cambian, we believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to achieve their personal best. Our dedicated teams provide high-quality care, support and positive experiences that help young people develop, grow in confidence and reach their potential., Cambian is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.