Deputy Manager (Children's Home)

Deputy Manager (Childrens Home)

Location: Sutton, London

Salary: £35k - £40k + Excellent Benefits

Full time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

The Client:

Our client is a well-established charitable trust, dedicated to establishing childrens homes, driven by a commitment to the well-being of children in care and a broader societal impact.

The Role:

As a Deputy Manager, you will deputise for the Registered Manager during their absence and support young people to achieve their educational potential.

Responsibilities:

? Empower practitioners, ensuring consistent quality of care.
? Maintain accurate records aligned with standards.
? Oversee the homes physical environment and resources.
? Build trusting relationships, safeguarding their well-being.
? Ensure young peoples rights and participation are integral.
? Manage key stages in the stay of young people, aligning with care plans.
? Communicate effectively with professionals and agencies.
? Create risk assessments and ensure follow-up actions.
? Oversee safeguarding processes across the organisation.
? Support young peoples physical health and well-being.
? Assist in recruiting, coaching, and developing staff.
? Support with operational risk management.


Requirements:

? Previously worked as a Deputy Manager or in a similar role.
? Experience in working with teenagers facing emotional and behavioural challenges.
? Background in managing and supervising staff in a children's home.
? Understanding of the regulatory and inspection frameworks and quality standards for residential childcare
? Knowledge of the law, guidance and best practice relating to looked after children.
? Familiarity with child and adolescent development including the impact of trauma and mental health issues.
? Possess Level 5 Diploma in leadership and management for residential care or equivalent (or working towards it).
? Social Pedagogy or other relationship-based qualification.

(Desirable)


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