About Us
Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, is dedicated to supporting young people aged – to achieve positive outcomes, build independence, and reach their potential. We provide high-quality residential care and are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment.
We are looking for a motivated and knowledgeable Children’s Home Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the effective running of a - bed home in Camden, ensuring excellent standards of care, staff development, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Role Overview
As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the home. You will support, supervise, and guide staff, maintain high-quality care standards, manage safeguarding and regulatory compliance, and work closely with external partners and families. You will be a positive role model, promoting independence, emotional wellbeing, and development for each young person.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deputise for the Registered Manager when required.
2. Supervise Key/Support Workers, ensuring supervisions are completed and recorded.
3. Support staff recruitment, induction, rota planning, and ongoing training needs.
4. Promote strong communication, teamwork, and a positive working culture.
5. Assess individual needs and contribute to personalised care plans.
6. Provide high-quality personal care and ensure interactions are warm, respectful, and supportive.
7. Promote positive behaviour, independence, education, and emotional wellbeing.
8. Ensure care delivery is anti-discriminatory and inclusive.
9. Support young people with personal finances, ensuring confidentiality and integrity.
10. Ensure compliance with Ofsted, Children’s Homes Regulations, Health & Social Care Act, COSHH, Health & Safety, and all statutory requirements.
11. Maintain up-to-date risk assessments and communicate changes to the team.
12. Participate in Ofsted inspections, Regulation visits, and external professional meetings.
13. Administer medication in line with care plans and maintain accurate records.
14. Contribute to the effective management of the home, including environmental health, infection control, building safety, and financial duties.
15. Build strong relationships with young people, families, staff, and external professionals.
16. Attend and organise staff meetings, partnership meetings, and interagency sessions.
17. Support transitions and admissions, including tours, paperwork, and welcome processes.
18. Always Uphold Area Camden’s Statement of Purpose.
19. Promote safeguarding and stay up to date with legislation, policies, and best practice.
Essential Requirements
20. Minimum + years’ residential childcare experience
21. Level Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)
22. Strong knowledge and experience of child protection and safeguarding
23. Leadership and staff supervision experience
24. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
25. Experience managing budgets and staff rotas
26. Strong organisational and project management skills
27. Proactive, solution-focused, and committed to personal development
Benefits
28. A supportive, mission-driven team within the Polaris Community
29. Opportunities for professional growth and development
30. The chance to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives every day
Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
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