Children's Deputy Manager

Full Time - Permanent Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 Hours: * 40 hours per week – Full time * Adhering to a monthly rota * On call duty rota as directed by the homes manager We are seeking a highly-skilled, motivated and experienced candidate for a Children’s Home Deputy Manager. The successful candidate will support the aims and objectives of the setting and assist the Manager in the organisation of a high quality establishment for Children and Young people. The aim’s of the home are to ensure a safe, homely and therapeutic environment for vulnerable young people. Deputy Manager Duties and Responsibilities: * Writing the staff rota * Professional supervision of team leaders and support workers if necessary * Organising shifts * Monitoring the overall management and performance of the home * Reporting key performance indicators to senior leaders * Representing the home in external professional meetings * Being a role model in care practice * Implementing company policy in practice * Demonstrating a flexible approach to provide the best possible care to young people Other management responsibilities: * Conduct disciplinary, grievance and capability hearings in accordance with due process * Ensure that key documents such as safeguarding records and physical interventions records meet the required standard * Host Ofsted inspections effectively in the registered manager’s absence * Ensure that all necessary health and safety checks are carried out and the up-to-date certificates are in place * Ensure that on-call records are kept to the required standard * Delegate effectively to others with suitable oversight so tasks are completed to the required standard * Ensure that recommendations and/or actions from Reg 44 and Reg 45 are carried out * Ensure that children’s case records are suitably archived * Manage staff holiday and sickness * Support the manager in research-informed practice and innovative care * Keep up to date with relevant guidance and frameworks Deputy Manager Minimum Requirements: * NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce, or equivalent * Level 5 Leadership and Management children and young People (Desirable) * At least 1 year’s experience of working in a residential setting with children * Experience of managing a staff team * Be flexible, committed to your role and available to join the On-Call rota