A2B Social Care have a superb opportunity for a Deputy Manager to provide care and support to children in a 3 bed Therapeutic EBD children's home based in Nuneaton.
The home has 1 child in place and will remain that way for next 6 months and has also had a recent inspection, where a GOOD was achieved in all areas.
Responsibilities:
* The general leadership and management of a team of staff, young people and the day to day management of the home.
* Setting an example to all other staff in high standards of dress code, professional courtesy and manners, communication, report writing, dealing with issues and conflict resolution.
* Preparing the agenda for meetings and for chairing and taking minutes.
* Training new staff in care staff procedures and routines.
* Ensuring that all members of staff are fully aware of policies, procedures and routines concerning the communication of personal and sensitive information.
* Ensure all staff work within the homes Policies and Procedures in place at the home.
* Have excellent knowledge and understanding of Children's core documents and the ability to monitor and update these as and when necessary
* Partake in the interview process when requested
* Collate, monitor and maintain staff personnel files and documentation, including staff training and probation.
* Ability to direct and lead staff supporting the young people with their day to day routines and daily living in line with their Care Plan.
Young People
* Identifying and assessing each young persons risks and needs.
* Oversight of the writing the young persons Placement Plan.
* Attending internal and external review meetings, when required, as his/her representative.
* Developing and maintaining positive relationships with each young person to ensure that their needs are met.
* Ensuring that social and recreational activities for each young person are assessed for risk and are well planned, organised and adequately supervised. Ensuring that staff are involved in the activities.
* Conduct regular supervisions with the staff to support their performance and development.
Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000 plus occasional sleep in paid at £45, this is working full time 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am -5pm plus career progression opportunities and an extensive benefits package.
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