Deputy Manager Job Description

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.

Committed to our "only outstanding" principles culture:
We seek to understand
We will never give up on our young people
We will do whatever it takes
We inspect and don't expect
We are radically honest

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

As we work with vulnerable young people you will need to complete a job application form with a self-disclosure before we can invite you to an interview.  Requirements for DBS reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations, and safer recruitment best practice.

Benefits:

• Smart Casual dress
• Free food
• Flexible schedule
• Subsidised parking
• Fantastic bonus scheme
• Benefits package inc 24/7 doctor and Private health-care for yourself and partner

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm (flexibility to cover other shifts when necessary)
• Holidays
• Fantastic Bonus package based on quality of care
• On call duty shared with other managers over Weekends