Tudor Employment Agency are currently for a Deputy Manager to support and work alongside the Registered Manager of a Residential Children's Home.

Efficiently co-managing the house budget, overseeing the development of staff and the young people in placement, formulating and updating placement plans, risk assessments and positive handling plans.

You will support the Registered Manager in the delivery of high-quality service provision incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in his / her care. Responsible for supporting the staff team in managing the day-to-day tasks of the home, working on shift as the lead person for role modelling and developing good practice and liaising with multi-agency partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

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Ensure that you and the staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home, updating relevant documents as directed by your manager

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Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person centred childcare working towards the best outcomes for each young person

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Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement, adhere to, and give guidance to other staff on all relevant legislation for Children's Homes.

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Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, The Quality Care Standards and the SCCIF, under which each home is measured and judged against and promptly implement any recommendations or address requirements to improve the service after any Ofsted inspection.

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To ensure that you and the staff team implement and adhere to the companies Safeguarding Policy and Local Authority Safeguarding procedures

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Work cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professionals

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Ensure Local Authority Social Workers are notified of all significant events, incidents, important changes and physical interventions within 24 hours.

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Ensure that young people receive a sensitive residential service which best meets their individual social, racial, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity, and health care needs

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As directed by your manager ensure that the home is fit for purpose by ensuring that Fire Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations are met, Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 Reports action points are addressed promptly.

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Supporting the Manager in the performance and development of staff by conducting regular supervisions and annual appraisal process

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Participate effectively in the on-call duty system.

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Complete appropriate training within the required timeframes, ensuring that an up-to-date training record is maintained.

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Undertaking other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time.

We are looking for candidates who have proven skills and experience in a Residential Care Setting or equivalent setting and are passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for children and young people.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications (Essential)

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Proficient level of education

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Level 3 Qualification in Children in Residential Care (or equivalent)

Experience (Essential)

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Experience of working with children, young people, and their families in a supportive role, ideally within a Children's Home Setting

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Working and supporting children with Social and Emotional needs

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Excellent knowledge and experience of computer/word/outlook-based systems

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Attendance and partaking in Child focussed meetings, such as Child in Care Reviews, Care Planning

Skills & Abilities (Essential)

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Excellent verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with carers, children, families, and colleagues

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Excellent organisational skills and able to under own initiative and as part of a team

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Ability to build relationships and promote change

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Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Salary: £35,000

To learn more or to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on (phone number removed) (Option 5)