Deputy Practice Manager-Job Description
**Immediate Start**
Accolade Families Ltd is a social care company, who aim to bring families together. We offer practical and emotional support to parents or those subject to safeguarding and child protection interventions. We work in collaboration with parents to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and motivation to demonstrate change. We fundamentally believe change within families is possible and with the right intervention, change can be long lasting. At Accolade Families, children are always kept in mind, and at the centre.
We offer services such as:
· Outreach sessions in the community, offering respite to foster carers/parents.
· Family time contact supervision
· Supervision within families' homes
· 'Around the Clock' supervision within the family home
· Specialist parenting programmes
We are looking for a deputy manager to join our fast-paced team. The perfect candidate would have:
* Family Support work experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Crisis management skills, and ability to support staff with any safeguarding concerns/incidents
* Experience liaising with external professionals
* Driving licence and business insurance
* MUST be enrolled on the DBS Update system
* Flexible availability
As a manager you will be responsible for supporting the management team in delivering high quality care and support to children and young people. Your role will involve overseeing the day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and providing leadership to the family support team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Manager in the daily operations of the service.
* Ensure high standards of care and support are maintained.
* Develop and implement policies and procedures.
* Lead, mentor and supervise a team of support workers.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
* Manage staff rotas and ensure adequate staffing levels.
* Conduct staff appraisals and identify training needs.
* Liaise with external agencies and professionals.
* Handle safeguarding issues and ensure the safety of all children.
* On Call/Duty manager - forms part of this role.
* Quality assurance of observation reports and managing them in a timely manner.
* People management experience required, including delivery of supervisions, leading meetings and recruitment/inductions.
Requirements:
* Must hold a Level 5 qualification in Children's Workforce (or equivalent) or be willing to be enrolled in a Level 5 program.
* Strong understanding of child development and safeguarding practices.
* Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
* Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends if required.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
* Be part of the team in a rapidly growing business.
* People management experience required, including delivery of supervisions, leading meetings and recruitment/inductions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
* DBS registered on the DBS Update System? (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Deputy Practice Manager-Family Support