Job Description

Utopia Supported Housing are looking to recruit a Deputy Manager for our children's home provision

Salary 30,000 per year

Job type

Full-time 40 hours per week, this will be on a shift work rota covering Monday-Sunday. There will also on on-call duties required, this is on a rota basis across the management team

Permanent

Full

An opportunity has arisen in starting our first Ofsted registered children's home within our small, independent organisation, based in East Sussex. Operating the Secure Base model of care, within a strong therapeutic model and family type culture, you will assist the Registered Manager in building a team of staff, providing high-quality childcare and incorporating real family values in a residential setting.

Our positive outcomes evidence that we are consistently bridging the gap between the necessity of well-planned, professionally staffed care and the child's need for a safe and nurturing home, enabling children to get to know who they are, helping them to grow and live in harmony with themselves and others.

We are looking for a passionate and driven individual with a proven track record of providing high standards of quality care as well as aspirational leadership and management.

Please apply attaching your CV which will lead to a informal discussion.

We are looking for someone who knows how to make a house, a home.

Extensive experience working with children, being able to look beyond their emotional and behavioural difficulties and the presentation of complex behavioural needs developed through childhood trauma and attachment disorders.

Demonstrates an extensive knowledge and understanding of all current regulation and legislation relating to children's residential care, including Regulation 44 and 45, with the ability to apply them effectively into their working practice.

Good knowledge of the Social Care Common Inspection Framework and its recent amendments.

A person who can demonstrate their awareness and passion to safeguard children, not only in their day to day life but has the ability to confidently risk assess and plan their care, promoting the child's needs alongside their views, wishes and feelings.

A proven track record in the nurture and development of a staff team, ensuring that they have clear vision and goals.

Has strong values and beliefs, showing honesty, integrity, and good character always.

Evidence of experience working in liaison with multi-disciplinary teams and within a therapeutic model of care.

What Makes us Different?

Access to Psychologist within the service. training and support Direct therapeutic work with children Child-centred budgets and home decorated to the highest standard Supportive and reliable on call system A wide range of organisational support from IT, HR and Marketing and online computer systems, giving you the time to do what is important within your home
What Can We Offer You?

Competitive salary of 30K Training options for Level 4 and therapeutic training qualifications Engagement days, individual team building Experienced staff team of Seniors and Support Workers
What We Require from a Deputy Manager:

A minimum of 3 years experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children At?least 2 years in a role supervising staff NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young Peoples work force or be willing to work towards one Have or willing to study towards LEVEL 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. In order to be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DepMan2