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Deputy Manager

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (pro-rata to hours worked) + Sleep In Shift Allowance

Contract: Full Time

DBS Check: Enhanced

Make a real difference and become a Diamond Deputy Manager and start a truly rewarding career!

Are you a passionate and dedicated individual looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact on the lives of Young People? Diamond Residential Care Group is driven to change children’s lives for the better by providing best in class services. We are a new service looking for a dynamic and experienced Deputy Manager to join our growing, highly valued team. Our team are professional parents who are expected to be nurturing and supportive, giving our children high levels of care and allowing them to achieve amazing outcomes.

Our flagship home is based in Walsall, West Midlands providing therapeutic, emotional, and behavioural needs and complex trauma support services. We are currently seeking dedicated, enthusiastic support workers to join our children’s home in Shelfield. We aim to build a team that is the best in the industry. If you want to join us, there has never been a better time! As our Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day management and operation of the home, working closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• To discriminate effectively between those decisions which can be deferred and those which need immediate attention.
• To make decisions in accordance with Group, Line Manager, and Ofsted’s expectations for the home.
• To become fully conversant with the Group’s philosophy and policies.
• To respect and maintain the confidential nature of the work.
• Providing strong leadership and support to the care team.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of individual children’s files, ensuring good quality records are maintained.
• Supervising and mentoring staff, promoting their professional development.
• Ensuring the home adheres to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Contributing to the effective management of the home’s resources.
• Deputising for the Registered Manager in their absence.
• Liaising with Senior Residential Support Worker in the effective running of the home.
• Creating a positive and supportive environment for young people and staff.
• Forming relationships with young people, their families, and external agencies.
• Attend professional meetings on and offsite as required.
• Actively participate in Quality Audits Process.
• To promote high levels of professionalism expected by Diamond Residential Care and Ofsted.
• To contribute to the educational and social development of each young person.
• To meet the emotional and physical needs of our young people and maximize opportunities for their development.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise:

• Level 3/4 Diploma in Children and Young People.
• Experience in a children’s home setting - minimum of 1 year (highly desirable).
• Flexibility to work 24 to 48 hour shift patterns (including sleep-in) - rota given in advance.
• Valid Full, UK driving licence (essential).
• A desire and passion to make a difference and help nurture and shape the futures of young people.

All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations.

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Diamond Residential Care employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

Benefits:

• Enrollment Level 5 Children and Young People’s Workforce Qualification with an agreed training agreement.
• Comprehensive induction training and ongoing training within the role.
• One to one support for our staff to ensure you are happy in your role.
• Fantastic opportunities for career development.
• Casual dress code.
• Access to big brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme.
• Free parking.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to a child’s life! We at Diamond Residential Care strive to support our children to achieve their very best outcome through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic, and activity-led wraparound services.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship to applicants.