CHILDRENS HOME DEPUTY MANAGER – 4 BED CARE HOME FOR CHILDREN WITH EBD
NORTH LONDON (NW9)
Our client, a small Children's Home for children with EBD needs is looking for a Deputy Manager who will assist the Registered Manager with her responsibility for the home's day-to-day management and ensure high-quality care, safety, and well-being of the residents. You will lead and manage a team of staff that will be recruited, oversee budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote the children's physical, psychological, emotional, and social development.
Benefits
Salary of £34 000 - £37000, dependent on experience
Pension after 3 months
Key Responsibilities:
work alongside the Registered Manager to provide effective leadership and management of the residential home, including recruiting, inducting, and training staff.
Managing and safeguarding the children, ensuring their well-being, and promoting their physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural care.
Ensure the home meets all relevant regulations, including the Children's Homes Regulations, and other statutory requirements.
Developing and implementing tailored care and risk management plans for each young person.
Providing information, guidance, and ongoing supervision to enable staff to effectively and safely carry out their roles.
Building and maintaining positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and external agencies.
Driving continuous improvement and maintaining a culture of excellence within the home.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Strong understanding of child protection procedures and the ability to manage safeguarding concerns effectively as well as in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, particularly the Children's Homes Regulations.
Experience in developing and implementing care plans and risk assessments.
Be knowledgeable about and able to address the needs of children with EBD, including managing challenging behaviours and promoting positive behaviour management strategies