Main Purpose of the Job: To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose. To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with Children and young people as appropriate. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervision and support to senior staff in line with National Minimum Standards Equal Opportunities: All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Deputy Managers are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behavior or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference. Duties & Responsibilities To meet the needs of children through: • Ensuring that each young person has an allocated key worker • Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child’s placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation • Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people • Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model. • Assist in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive • Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place • Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. • Chairing children’s meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally • Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews General Responsibilities: • To assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose • Contribute to the devising, implementing and evaluation of changes with the involvement of front line staff to continually improve services, systems and standards, in conjunction with the Registered Manager and the Senior Management team • To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager • To drive company vehicles – subject to policies and procedures • To work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people • To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately, and financial records are accurately maintained • To receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs • To carry out all other reasonable tasks or directed by the Registered Manager. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Desirable Qualifications • Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy • NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent) • Working towards NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management • Management qualification • Current driving license • NVQ Level 4 Knowledge & Skills • Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues • Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation • Team Building Skills • Supervision Skills • Ability to manage teams effectively • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing • Understanding the needs of BESD children including managing challenging behaviour • In-depth knowledge of ‘Children’s Home Regulations, Quality Standards. Excellent Organisational skills • Ability to motivate and enthuse staff • Counselling Skills • Training Skills • Drugs Awareness Training Experience • 1 year’s relevant supervisory experience • 12 months experience of working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviour