Job Description
Reports to: Registered Manager
Responsible for: Residential care staff and day-to-day running of the home
Hours: 39 or 45 hours per week (rota including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins)
Salary: £33,117.24 - £41,581.80 (dependent on experience) (39 or 45 hour contracts)
Job Purpose
As Deputy Manager, you will support and lead the Residential Care Worker team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care. You will ensure consistent planning, monitoring and evaluation of each child’s needs, promoting their safety, wellbeing and development. You will also have the knowledge and capability to manage the home in the Registered Manager’s absence.
Leadership and Management
* Provide effective line management for the care team, ensuring staff receive appropriate induction, supervision and performance management
* Promote strong team development and collaborative working to support high-quality care
* Model best practice at all times and monitor staff performance, including attendance and conduct
* Ensure consistent practice and boundaries across the team to maintain a safe and stable environment for young people
Principle Accountabilities/Responsibilities
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