Deputy Manager - Children's Residential

Holistic Support Services; West Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's home in Scarisbrick seeks a Deputy Manager to oversee daily operations. The role includes supervisory responsibilities, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, and managing staff while providing person-centered support. Applicants must have significant experience and a Level 4 Diploma in Children's Residential Services. An opportunity for full-time management may arise for suitable candidates.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Enrolment onto pension scheme

Regular and ongoing training

Access to free health and wellbeing services

Bespoke training packages

Promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years working with Children or Young People in residential environments, with 2 years at a senior level.
• Full UK Driving License required.
• Experience in preparing formal reports and participation in on-call rotas.

Responsibilities

• Devising and managing staff rotas and care plans.
• Chairing staff meetings.
• Conducting staff supervisions and appraisals.

Skills

Knowledge of Ofsted Regulations

Supervising staff

Managing budgets

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Children's Residential Services

Job description

DEPUTY MANAGER

We require a Deputy Manager to oversee the daily running of our Ofsted Registered Children's home Service which is located in the Scarisbrick:

• It is essential that the successful candidate has Knowledge of the Ofsted Regulations and they have 3 years of experience working with Children or Young People within a residential environment and this must include 2 years at a senior level.
• Its required they have a minimum of a Level 4 Diploma in Children's Residential Services or working towards and have experience in supervising staff, attending formal meetings and preparing formal reports. They must have the ability to participate in on-call rotas and take out-of-hours calls as requirement.
• A Full UK Driving License is required.
• Note this is a working role and will require you to be on shift with a sleep-in duty.
• This job may lead to a full-time management opportunity for the right candidate!
• Applicants must be aged 21+.

Job Details:

Duties include:

• Devising staff rota's and managing staff cover when needed.
• Preparing and coordinating care plans and risk assessments.
• Chairing staff meetings.
• Holding staff supervisions and appraisals.
• Take on support shifts when required.
• Medication Management.
• Handling petty cash and managing budges.
• Working alongside senior staff to provide Person-Centred support plans for the individual.
• Participating in training and being responsible for own development.
• Carrying out regular audits of files within the home.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Enrolment onto pension scheme.
• Regular and ongoing training and development.
• Access to free staff health and wellbeing service.
• Bespoke training packages.
• Promotion opportunities.

NB - Please do not apply for this job role if you do not have the required experience.