Deputy Manager - London

Elwood Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist provider of care for children and young people is seeking a Deputy Manager to assist in managing a care home. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, supporting the Registered Manager, and line-managing staff. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ Level 5 qualification and have relevant experience in a residential care setting, particularly with children facing emotional and behavioral difficulties. Full UK driving licence is essential. This position offers a chance to significantly impact young lives while furthering your career in care.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant experience in a residential care setting.
• Experience working with children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, including those with special educational needs.
• Clean UK driving licence and the ability to drive with young passengers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management of the home.
• Ensure compliance with childcare legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Line manage and support the staff team.
• Participate in the home’s on-call system, offering support to staff outside normal working hours.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Confident, supportive team player

Kind, caring and resilient nature

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a London specialist provider of care and support for Children and Young People aged 7 -18 years with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

As a Deputy Manager, you will be playing a crucial role in supporting the Registered Manager to ensure the highest standards of care for Children and Young People. You will be helping in providing a stable, safe, and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, emotional, and social development of the residents.

You will be providing comprehensive support for those with a history of mental health challenges, residential care for children and young people with learning disabilities.

Short to long term placements for children, or those with reduced capacity.

This role will involve :

• Assist the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management of the home.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant childcare legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support the Registered Manager with the implementation of the home’s Statement of Purpose.
• Line manage and support the staff team.
• Conduct regular supervision and appraisals.
• Facilitate staff training and professional development.
• Foster a positive team environment, encouraging reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the management of the home’s budget.
• Ensure effective use of resources.
• Monitor expenditure and maintain accurate financial records.
• Participate in the home’s on-call system, providing support and guidance to staff outside of normal working hours as required.

This job role is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional duties to meet the needs of the home, so flexibility and adaptability are key in this role.

To apply, you must :

• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services
• Relevant experience in residential care setting
• Experience of working with children with emotional and behavioural difficulties including those with special educational needs, learning disability and / or autism and other neuro-divergence
• Clean UK driving licence and the ability to drive with young passengers
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident, supportive team player
• Kind, caring and resilient nature
• Basic IT skills
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, you will be well supported and have an opportunity to develop your career and be rewarded for your success.

Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in children’s residential care while making a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

Call Divya Tailor for an informal chat on (phone number removed) Or apply now and take the next step in your career

Elwood Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

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