Job title: Deputy Manager - Children's Residential
Responsible to: Registered Manager
Salary: up to £37,700 per annum
5ab Care is a provider of children's residential care, dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to children and young people. Our focus is on creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive and achieve their full potential.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Deputy Manager to join the team at our home in Houghton Conquest. As a Deputy Manager at 5ab Care, you will be involved in shaping and delivering the home's Statement of Purpose and supporting the Registered Manager and team to achieve the same. We require someone to provide high-quality care services that supports the needs of children and young people, to be an advocate for their well-being and to provide strong, motivational leadership to the team.
Essential requirements:
* Experience working with children and young people
* Driving licence
* Possession of Diploma level 3 - Children and Young People
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
* Posession or willing to work towards Diploma Level 5 Leadership & Management
Responsibilities:
* To assist the Registered Manager to ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, policies and procedures and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
* Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights; providing good quality care, free from oppression, and where differences are respected and valued.
* Achieve the highest standards of care for the children and young people which reflects their individual care planning objectivities.
* To co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions of the home and evaluate standards of performance.
* To assist and supervise the continual assessment of the needs of the children and young people, and to identify and prepare specific development plans—ensuring the most appropriate service provision.
* To be involved in the recruitment, induction, mentoring, and supervision of new employees.
* Contribute to a comprehensive team training and development programme, enabling the service to have all the necessary skills and expertise levels available to meet the needs of the young people.
* Demonstrate effective leadership and staff co-ordination and be a role model of excellence for staff.
* To contribute to the development of appropriate relationships with, and between adults, young people and other stakeholders.
* Liaise with the various internal and external multi-disciplinary teams and commissioning authorities, to ensure that the care needs of new and existing children and young people are met.
* To ensure professional ethics and behaviour is demonstrated by all adults at all times.
What we offer:
* Casual Dress
* 3% Employer Pension contribution
* 100% training funded by employer (Inc. diplomas Level 3,4 & 5)
* Overtime rate of £16.25ph
* Free DBS check
* Refer a friend bonus scheme up to £500
* Comprehensive induction programme
* Career progression for all roles
* Therapeutic training & consultation for all staff
* A great work/life balance
* Team building events
* Electric car scheme
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people - click apply now!
5ab Care are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
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