Deputy Manager

Firstblue Healthcare Ltd

Wolverhampton

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sleep-in allowance

Enhanced overtime rate

Wellbeing programme

Annual leave 28 days rising to 33

Job summary

First Blue is seeking an experienced candidate to join our children's residential home in Wolverhampton. You will lead the team to deliver high quality care, manage risks, and review care plans while supporting staff in a calm, professional manner.

The role requires Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and Diploma Level 5 in Residential Care, plus a full driving licence. You will participate in ongoing professional development and may progress toward Registered Home Manager.

Qualifications

Must have Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
Must have Diploma Level 5 Childrens Residential Care.
Excellent communication and positive parenting approach.
Full manual driving licence.
Flexible and able to work unsociable shifts.

Responsibilities

Lead the team to deliver high quality care to our young people.
Ensure risks are safely managed in line with policies and procedures.
Communicate plans for the day to the team.
Review care plans and related documentation.
Attend/chair staff meetings and drive service improvements.
Act as an advocate for the young person with a positive parenting model.
Provide support to the Manager and cover the home in their absence.
Carry out on-call duties as required.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Positive parenting

Empathy

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent

Diploma Level 5 Childrens Residential Care

Tools

Driving licence

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.