Deputy Manager – HomeCare
Location: Waltham Abbey
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000+ per annum (depending on experience)
AA Euro Healthcare are recruiting for an experienced and compassionate Deputy Manager on behalf of a leading Childrens Home care provider in Waltham Abbey. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership role and make a genuine difference..
About the Role: 3 Bedded EBD Home
As a Deputy Manager, you will be taking responsibility for all aspects of the day to day running of the care home and to achieve an industry leading standard.
Key responsibilities include:
Taking a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement.
Coordinating and attending meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority.
Helping oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols.
Writing reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans.
Raising any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.
Dealing with challenging behavior (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behavior).
Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people..
Positive behavior support and physical intervention.
Conducting Key work sessions.
Liaising between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
What’s On Offer
Competitive Salary
28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme
Comprehensive induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
Opportunities to complete Apprenticeships and gain qualifications in Social Care
Stakeholder Pension & Share Save Scheme
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Annual staff awards and employee recognition schemes
Clear pathways for career progression
Access to the Care Foundation for family and friend grant applications
What We’re Looking For
Strong knowledge of CQC frameworks and quality assurance.
Level 3 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to achieve).
Resilient, compassionate leadership style with excellent communication skills.
Passion for supporting vulnerable adults and achieving high safeguarding standards.
Personal Characteristics:
Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.
Experience in supporting young adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues / EBD
The ability to keep calm under pressure.
The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills
The passion to work with vulnerable adults
The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.
Apply today and a member of the AA Euro Healthcare team will be in touch!
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