Please only apply if you drive and hold a full UK driving license. MUST Hold NVQ or Diploma level 3 in Children and Young people. MAIN DUTIES / AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY To engage in the effective delivery of residential care in accordance with Omega Care policies and procedures. To maintain good professional practice in the home in accordance with National Standards. To create a positive environment for each resident with regard to their safety, health and education. To contribute to residents care plans, their review and implementation. To form constructive relationships with residents and their families to ensure that: A caring environment is maintained. Their emotional and physical needs are met. Safe Care standards are met. Opportunities for their development are maximised. To ensure that the young peoples views and wishes are sought and acted upon where appropriate. Subject to the approval of the Home Manager to plan, support and develop local initiatives designated to meet the needs of the young people. Support and develop relationships with colleagues, the children and other agencies. To have a sound understanding of the Quality Standards, Childrens Homes Regulations, Working together to safeguard Children 2018, Social Care Inspection Framework and The Childrens Act. To have a good knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures To ensure that good quality records are maintained, and reports produced. Prepare for and attend statutory reviews, PEP meetings and planning meetings as required. To undertake on-call duties as per rota. Where required to work up to 16 hours extra per month, if it meets the needs of the business, to ensure Deputy duties are completed. To deputise for the Manager in all professional and administrative functions with particular reference to the following areas: Professional supervision of staff Development of staff Rota planning ensuring that shifts are appropriately covered. Development of policy, practice, and procedures. Reg 44 and 45 Quality of Care review Care plan development. Induction training. Work routine/shift planning. Team building/training and staff development. Safe care and discipline. Health and safety of staff and residents Oversight of Educational placements ensuring close communication with educational providers To take a lead role in the development/planning areas as agreed with the Homes Manager. To be responsible for the day to day management of the team. To Deputise in the Managers absence. To evidence progression of skills required to become a registered Manager, Whilst this job description accurately reflects the main duties and responsibilities of the post, it is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be expected to take on any other duties that may reasonably be delegated from time to time.