The Deputy Manager with commitment to ensuring a high standard of care for young people and with ambition to progress within a growing company.
We can offer you a supportive working environment, opportunities to learn and progress and support to gain vocational qualifications which will help you to progress further in your career. We have a Staff and Child centric model where we seek the best in care for our young people and our staff that work with them.
Main Purpose of the Job:
- To work alongside the Registered Manager to manage the service's existing workforce and resources, as well as to promote and safeguard the welfare of the young people in our care.
- To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose.
- To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager.
- To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the young people.
- To undertake direct work with young people as appropriate.
- To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints.
- To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for young people
- To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately, and financial records are accurately maintained
Person Specification:
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy
- NVQ 3 / Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Residential Experience
- Team Building and Supervision Skills
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Understanding the needs of young people who have experienced trauma including managing challenging behaviours
- Good organisational skills