Job Title: Deputy Manager

Qualifications

In accordance with Regulation 32 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.

Experience

Minimum two years' experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting at a Supervisory level.

Managing Service Delivery

Ensure that the ethos of the Statement of Purpose is always applied.
Assist the Registered Manager to ensure the home environment is appropriate and sensitive to the needs of the child or young person, and compliant with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards for Children's Homes.
Act as the Home Manager in the absence of the Registered Manager during vacancy, sickness, annual leave, or other absence periods.
Adhere to statutory and company policies and procedures.
Collaborate and cooperate willingly to ensure optimal day-to-day care delivery.
Act as a Key Worker where designated and contribute to the child or young person's plan, which reflects their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs, ensuring the plan is regularly reviewed.
Monitor for signs of distress or abuse, ensuring children and young people are protected, and work within safeguarding and child protection guidelines.
Be aware of children's rights and work in an anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive manner.
Work restoratively with children and young people, involving them in the process and encouraging them to take responsibility for their actions.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with parents, family members, social workers, school staff, and other professionals concerned with the children's needs.
Ensure that young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive.
Attend and contribute to childcare planning and review meetings where appropriate.

Managing People

Assist the Registered Manager in ensuring all new staff receive proper induction to the home in line with company policy.
Ensure adherence to company policy in relation to probationary periods.
Provide leadership and guidance to staff, acting as a positive role model.
Maintain a positive and supportive culture within the staff team.
Ensure all allocated staff receive regular supervision.
Show concern for staff welfare, offering support during times of stress and illness, and acknowledging good work.
Attend to issues of staff motivation and morale, supporting, coaching, and mentoring staff.
Promote personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities.
Ensure staff maintain client confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines.

Managing Finance

Ensure staff understand and operate the petty cash system within the required guidelines.
Monitor expenditure and alert the Registered Manager to discrepancies or over-expenditure.

Managing Resources

Ensure adequate resources are available at the home, including petty cash, stationery, and educational materials.
Maintain a safe environment that complies with Health and Safety and other legal requirements.
Maintain the building and grounds, ensuring both staff and children take responsibility for the upkeep of the home.
Keep the home clean and orderly.
Create and develop links between the home, community, and the children or young people.
Maintain staff routines in relation to all aspects of childcare.
Assist the Registered Manager with administrative tasks and the provision of management information reports within timescales.

Personal

Be a positive role model for children, young people, and colleagues, encouraging meaningful relationships and attachments.
Understand and follow company policies and procedures.
Report poor practices to a line manager or appropriate person when identified.
Receive appropriate training for the role and maintain an up-to-date training profile.
Stay informed of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to staff as needed.
Work flexibly to meet the business's changing needs, including covering shifts when necessary.
Undertake any other duties as needed.

Premier Recruitment Solutions Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be assessed solely on merit.

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