Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a hard working and passionate individual to join a Contextual Safeguarding Home as the Deputy Manager, on a full-time permanent basis.
Location of the post: Hinckley, Leicestershire.
Service Overview: This organization, a leading provider of children's services, is currently on an exciting and innovative journey to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.
Although a specific home will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to cover shifts in other homes should the need arise. These homes are located in Hinckley, Coalville, Mountsorrel and Syston.
This home based in Hinckley, supports children & young people between 8-18 years facing risks around exploitation, by identifying and responding to harm and abuse posed to them outside of their home environment and understanding the importance of intervention. The service will provide up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills.
Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
* To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
* To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
* To shift lead and conduct staff supervisions.
* To support the Registered Manager with audits and other duties where required.
* To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
* To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
* To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
* To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.
Essential requirements to evidence in your written application:
* Must hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare.
* Must hold OR be willing to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People's services.
* Must have at least 1 year supervisory and shift leader experience in a Children's Residential setting.
* Knowledge and experience of working with OFSTED Regulations and Quality Standards of Children's homes with the ability to support the manager to achieve a rating of outstanding.
* Knowledge and experience of recording and reporting to enable safeguarding and protection of children & young people.
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