Deputy Manager Children's Home

Deputy Manager (Children's 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 Children's 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 home's physical environment and resources.
• Build trusting relationships, safeguarding their well-being.
• Ensure young people's 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 people's 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)

Benefits:

• 28 days holidays
• Eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental health first aiders
• Employee assistance programme

Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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