Deputy Manager - Childrens Residential Services
Role Overview and Location
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Region: Reading
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Sector: Specialist Children's Residential Care.
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Organisation: A professional provider focused on high-quality care and the well-being of young people.
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Position: Permanent, Full-time leadership role.
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Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Registered Manager.
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Schedule: Working hours include a combination of office based management and shift work as agreed with the Registered Manager.
Core Responsibilities and Leadership
You will be responsible for the safe and efficient management of the home, helping to shape the statement of purpose and advocating for residents.
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Leadership: Serve as a role model of excellence, providing effective staff coordination and managing the team of support workers. Take full responsibility for the home in the absence of the Registered Manager.
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Compliance: Assist in ensuring the service operates in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies, and quality standards. Maintain all regulatory documentation to a high standard.
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Service Development: Support a development plan that ensures clinically informed practice and high standards of individual care planning.
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Team Management: Lead recruitment, induction, mentoring, and supervision of employees. Organise duty rotas to ensure consistent coverage and meet the needs of young people.
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Operational Oversight: Supervise the assessment of needs and coordinate casework functions. Ensure all professional practice and medication processes comply with current legislation.
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Environment and Safety: Maintain a clean and safe living environment, ensuring prompt handling of maintenance and compliance with Health and Safety at Work legislation.
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Financial Management: Adhere to company financial procedures and operate effectively within a set budget.
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On Call: Participate in an on call system and remain flexible to meet the changing needs of the home.
Essential Candidate Requirements
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Qualifications: Must hold a Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce, or Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People. A willingness to work towards a Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management is required.
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Experience: Significant experience working in a residential setting with young people who exhibit challenging behaviour. Proven experience in supervising or managing a staff team.
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Knowledge: Deep understanding of the care needs of looked after children, including knowledge of the Childrens Homes Regulations, Children Act, and Quality Standards.
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Leadership Skills: Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage time and IT effectively.
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Attributes: Emotionally resilient and mature, with the ability to motivate and enthuse a staff team.
Desirable Knowledge and Experience
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Education: Possession of a Diploma Level 5 in Management or NVQ Level 5.
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Regulatory: Experience with Ofsted inspections and lead professional meetings.
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Specialist Knowledge: Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to young people.
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Administration: Familiarity with Human Resources practices and Health and Safety regulations