Deputy Manager

First Blue Healthcare

Wolverhampton

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance

Overtime uplift 1.33x

Employee wellbeing programme

28 days annual leave rising to 33

Job summary

First Blue Healthcare is seeking a Deputy Manager in Wolverhampton to lead a dedicated team in delivering high quality care for young people. You will review care plans, ensure safety in line with policies, and act as an advocate while using positive parenting approaches.

The role involves attending and chairing staff meetings, supporting the Manager, and taking on-call duties. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is required, with progression toward Registered Children’s Home Manager.

Qualifications

To provide positive parenting, exceptional communication and professional staff support.
To attend/chair staff meetings and develop the service model.
To lead the team to deliver high quality care for young people.
To work with young people using positive support strategies and de‑escalation tools.

Responsibilities

Lead the team to deliver high quality care to our young people.
Review care plans and documentation.
Attend/chair staff meetings and develop the service model.
Act as advocate for the young person using positive parenting model.
Provide support to the Manager and run the home in the Manager's absence.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Positive parenting

Team leadership

Calm and professional

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

Deputy Manager Wolverhampton

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, then please apply today!

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.

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