Are you looking for an opportunity as a Deputy Manager where you can obtain clear progression while making a difference to the lives of others?

We have an exciting opportunity with a leading care specialist who are looking for a Deputy Manager to oversee their service in Ashford, Kent. The service specialises in supporting children with complex range of behaviours and challenges including specialising in self-harm, sexually harmful behaviours, attachment disorders and those risk of child sexual exploitation, so experience within this client group would be desirable. Due to the nature of this role, the ideal candidate must be flexible to work a variety of shifts. In return, they will offer you an opportunity to represent an ever-growing organisation who offer excellent career progression and benefits.

Job Purpose of a Deputy Manager:

* Motivate and inspire your teams to provide outstanding support through effective training, coaching and leadership by example.

* Acting as a role model and leader in the delivery of active support, you will empower the people you support to have active and fulfilling lives aligned with their needs and aspirations.

* Working collaboratively with the other members of the Service Leadership Team you will help to oversee and manage the smooth running of this service including rostering, support plans, staff deployment and managing budgets.

Responsibilities of a Deputy Manager:

* Being an empathetic, compassionate, and patient individual by providing in person-centred approaches for those who you support and leading your team to success.

* Being an effective communicator with the ability to influence others and to ensure you get the best from your team. You will possess excellent leadership and team management skills to ensure you and your team work collaboratively and effectively.

* Being an effective coach and mentor for your team and possess good IT skills.

* Ability to think on your feet and making the commitment to see things through and get the best outcomes for the people you support.

* In liaison with the Registered Manager and school, to set review targets and prepare development plans for the individual house in order to contribute to the Caldecott Foundation's Development Plan and strategic plan.

* To help to draw up and implement action plans following Regulation 44 visits within set timescales.

* To ensure that excellent communication and consultation is maintained with children and young people's Local authority throughout the time of their placement.

* To maintain effective budgetary control with clear planning and delegated areas of responsibility and within laid down guidelines.​​​​​​​

* To monitor ongoing expenditure.

* To maintain the fabric of the building, its grounds and equipment in good condition, encouraging staff and children to care for their surroundings and make best use of the available resources.

* To maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health and Safety Regulations.

* To promote and monitor development and anti-oppressive services which are ethically, religiously sensitive and recognise issues of disability in accordance with legislation and Foundation policy.

* To promote a positive approach to all potential and existing service users and ensure that services under the posts control reflect this approach.

Requirements:

* Having a strong understanding of best practice in delivering support to people with different needs and a passion for doing so.

* You will have excellent communication and people management skills and have knowledge and a good understanding of current CQC regulations and compliance within the new framework with a proven track record of quality assurance and service improvement.

* Their services operate 24/7, 365 days a year and shift patterns will include early mornings and late evenings with occasional sleep-ins and waking nights and you must be flexible to cover the rota at the service.

What they offer you:

* £31, 250 - £39,590 per annum

* Excellent Career Progression

* Further Qualifications and Training

* Attractive Benefits Package

* Company Pension Scheme