Deputy Manager, Residential Youth Care & Safeguarding

Caretech; Driffield; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Caretech seeks a Deputy Manager for our children’s home in the United Kingdom. You will deputise for the Registered Manager, supervise staff, allocate key workers, and lead safeguarding and collaboration with professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.

You will develop systems, manage resources and budgets, attend reviews/MDT meetings, and ensure compliance with National Minimum Standards. A strong development mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year’s relevant supervisory experience.
• 12 months experience of working in a residential setting with young people.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• NVQ 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.
• Working towards NVQ4.
• Mental Health qualification.

Responsabilités

• Provide managerial control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention • Supervision of new starters during their probationary period.
• Develop a management style which balances control with staff empowerment and decision making.
• Plan shifts and ensure smooth running when on duty.
• Provide consultation and informal support to staff on day-to-day matters.
• Offer 1:1 supervision to staff in line with National Minimum Standards.
• Identify and progress individual training and development needs.
• Undertake annual staff appraisals.
• Address conduct and competence issues.
• Support Registered Manager in delegation of duties.
• Contribute to team and staff meetings for communication and development.
• Ensure staff work within policies and National Minimum Standards.

Connaissances

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivate staff

Mental health experience

Formation

NVQ 3 in Caring for Children and Young People

NVQ 4

Mental Health qualification

Working towards NVQ4

Valid UK Driving Licence

Description du poste

Caretech seeks a Deputy Manager for our children’s home in the United Kingdom. You will deputise for the Registered Manager, supervise staff, allocate key workers, and lead safeguarding and collaboration with professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.

You will develop systems, manage resources and budgets, attend reviews/MDT meetings, and ensure compliance with National Minimum Standards. A strong development mindset is essential.