Deputy Manager Mental Health Home

Trust Hire; Coalville; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a newly established Mental Health Residential Home in Coalville as a Residential Home Deputy Manager. Support children and young people with complex needs in a nurturing environment, while leading staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting well-being.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a Children's Residential setting (minimum 1 year).
• Knowledge of OFSTED Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and develop nurturing relationships with service users.
• Lead shifts and conduct staff supervisions.
• Support with audits and upkeep of the home.

Skills

Building trust

Nurturing relationships

Staff supervision

Safeguarding

Leadership

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership

Job description

Residential Home Deputy Manager - Mental Health Home
35,713.60 - 47,793.20
Leicestershire

Step into a role that makes a real difference at a newly established Mental Health Residential home in Coalville. As a Residential Services Manager, you will play a crucial part in supporting children and young people with complex needs, providing a nurturing environment that aids their recovery and prepares them for the next steps in their lives.

Successful candidate will:
1. Build trust and develop nurturing relationships to promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
2. Work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
3. Lead shifts and conduct staff supervisions.
4. Support the Registered Manager with audits and other duties as required.
5. Contribute to the upkeep of the home, including cooking and cleaning.
6. Document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.

Desirable Experience:
1. Hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare.
2. Be willing to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People's services.
3. Have at least 1 year of supervisory and shift leader experience in a Children's Residential setting.
4. Possess knowledge and experience of working with OFSTED Regulations and Quality Standards of Children's homes, with the ability to support the manager to achieve an outstanding rating.
5. Have knowledge and experience of recording and reporting to enable safeguarding and protection of children and young people.
6. Demonstrate a commitment to promoting, monitoring, and maintaining a safe environment at all times.

If you would like more information on the role, please apply with your CV and you will receive a call to discuss further.