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Job: Deputy Manager - Childrens Residential
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £30k
Position: 40 hours per week, rota based
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to join our clients Children's Residential team to support young people with emotional behavioural difficulties. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the day-to-day running of the home, supporting the Registered Manager in ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance with regulations.
Key responsibilities:
Assist the Registered Manager in daily operations
Lead, supervise, and develop a team of Residential Care Workers
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including safeguarding policies and Ofsted standards
Support young people in their personal development, emotional well-being and independence
Manage and monitor care plans to ensure effective support tailored to individual needs
Shift leading, including participating in an on-call rota when required
Liaise with external agencies to include Social Workers, families promoting the best interests of children and young people
Handle safeguarding concerns and incidents with professionalism and diligence
Supporting the Manager to ensure the home operates within budgetary and financial guidelines
Provide regular supervision and annual appraisals to senior care workers
Provide on call cover and rota cover when needed
Ensure processes are in place and adhered to in line with the requirements of Ofsted Quality Standards and regulations.
Skills and Experience
Minimum Level 3 or equivalent in Residential Childcare
CQS Level 3,
At least 2 years experience of working in a children's residential setting
Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and Ofsted regulations
Leadership, communication and organisational skills
Ability to work flexibly, including, evenings, weekends, and on-call duties
A commitment to continuous professional development and improvement of care standards
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it
Working Hours:
Full-time with flexibility to work across a 7 day period including weekends and holidays.
In return our client can offer an excellent basic salary, benefits and ongoing personal development.
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