Deputy Manager - children's home

Shire Healthcare; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression to Registered Manager

Level 5 Leadership and Management

Job summary

Shire Healthcare is seeking a Deputy Manager for a permanent role in Luton, Bedfordshire. You will be part of a team in a 3-bed children's residential home, supporting children with learning disabilities. The position operates on a 2-on/4-off rota with one sleep-in per week.

The role requires Level 3/4 Residential childcare and a Full UK driving licence, and offers up to £39,000 per annum plus £50 per sleep.

Qualifications

• Level 3/4 Residential childcare required.
• Full UK driving licence compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team.
• Support the Registered Manager with external audits.
• Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children.
• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction.
• Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members.
• Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.

Education

Level 3/4 Residential childcare

Full UK driving Licence

Job description

We are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Luton, Bedfordshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a 3 bed children's residential home supporting children presenting with learning disabilities.

This is a permanent position working 2 on 4 off rota with one sleep in per week.

Pay: up to £39,000 per annum + £50 per sleep.

Level 3 / 4 Residential childcare and Full UK driving License is compulsory.

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team.
• Support the Registered Manager with external audits.
• Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children.
• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction.
• Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members.
• Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

• Genuine opportunities to progress to a Registered Manager
• Opportunity to work towards a level 5 Leadership and Management.
• Work alongside and support a passionate Registered Manager

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