Deputy Manager Ofsted Regulated Home in Winsford Cheshire CW1
We are looking for a Deputy Manager for a new 3 Bed home supporting 8-18s with EBD SEMH and challenging behaviour. Close to Chester Northwich Middlewich and Manchester
This will be the chance to be involved and grow with an organisation who want to make a difference. Where the emphasis will be high quality of care.
There will be tremendous opportunities to grow.
You will be confident and work with the Registered Manager & Responsible Individual
If you have experience supporting vulnerable children ,you are qualified and looking for career progression this exciting new opportunity could be for you
Requirements for Deputy Manager
Diploma L3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Willingness to complete Diploma L5 L&M in H&S
Knowledge of CHR 2015 and the QS
Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues
Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation
Team-building skills
Supervision skill
Ability to manage teams effectively.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Understanding the needs of looked-after children including managing challenging behaviour.
Excellent organisational skills 12 months relevant supervisory experience
24 months experience of working in a residential setting with and managing challenging behaviour.
Salary for Deputy Manager
£17.50–£18.50 per hour + £65 per sleep (40 hours: 3 admin days, 1 shift)
£38000- £42000 Per annum
You will be required to be flexible in your hours supporting the children the staff and the Manager
Deputy Manager Key Responsibilities:
* Assist and support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the residential care of the Ofsted registered home, to provide a high quality service which meets the individual needs of the children and young people and to help create and maintain a non-institutionalised, child centred safe community home for extremely vulnerable children .
* Take on on-call duties outside of working hours in support of the home dealing with situations in line with children’s homes regulations and company procedures
* Support staff on a day to day basis promoting good practice and responding to concerns or first line complaints.
* Take part in the assessment process of potential new admissions to the home.
* Oversee record keeping and take part in the regular auditing of the children and young people’s records, responding to any issues requiring further action, including those identified at reviews.
* Manage and provide supervision for designated support workers and night waking support worker
* You will oversee the working rotas.
Salary: Competitive -40 hours per week annual salary £40k-£42k plus sleeps
* The focus of our service delivery is to help and support our clients to develop their independent living skills whilst in transition towards adulthood and being able to manage their own tenancy in the community effectively.
* We are obliged to ensure its policies and procedures are aimed at safeguarding the service users.
* Our 5 bed Ofsted regulated home supports 3/4 children and is Ofsted rated Good.
Essential Qualifications And Experience required for Deputy Manager
* • Diploma L3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* • Willingness to complete Diploma L5 L&M in H&SC
* • Previous experience as a supervisor in a Residential Children's Care Setting
* • Working with children, young people, and their families
* • 24 months experience of working in a residential setting with and managing challenging behaviour
* • Work in a residential setting
* • Ability to manage teams effectively
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* Ability to motivate and enthuse staff
For more information on this Deputy manager role in Winsford contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions