Job Description

RESPONSIBLE TO

: Home Manager

Main Purpose of the Job

: To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose. To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with Children and young people as appropriate. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervision and support to senior staff in line with National Minimum Standards

Equal Opportunities:

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Deputy Managers are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behavior or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

Duties & Responsibilities

To meet the needs of children through:

Ensuring that each young person has an allocated key worker

Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child's placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation

Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people

Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model.

Assist in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive

Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place

Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.

Chairing children's meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally

Acting as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews

To manage a staff team through:

Providing managerial control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities.

Assist with the recruitment and retention of staff including induction training for new staff into the home.

Supervision of new starters during their probationary period.

Develop a management style which balances the need to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer staff the opportunity to decision making

Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty.

Providing consultation and informal advice and support to staff in relation to day to day matters.

Offering 1:1 supervision to staff in line with National Minimum Standards

Identifying and progressing individual training and development needs of staff in the context of their personnel development plans

Undertaking annual appraisal of staff

Addressing issues in relation to conduct and competence of staff.

Conduct management investigations when required.

Assist the Registered Manager in promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities.

Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development

Ensuring staff work within the Homes policies, procedures and National Minimum Standards requirements.

To develop systems which ensure the effective allocation of resources through:

Ensuring adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home

Ensuring that budgets are managed effectively, and the use of finances is properly monitored including petty cash returns, weekly attendance records.

Ensuring that company vehicles are clean and regularly maintained

Monitoring closely the fabric of the building (including fixtures, amenities, and grounds) and taking remedial action where necessary.

To promote the efficient and effective operation of the Home through:

Developing in consultation with young people and staff routines in relation to all aspects of childcare. Clarifying expectations in relation to maintaining the Home in a clean and orderly condition.

Creating rotas which fit best with children's needs and which allow proper handovers between shifts.

Ensuring that there are appropriate and adequate reporting and recording system in place to comply with National Minimum Standards.

Attending to all administration issues in relation to the Home and the provision of weekly management information reports for HQ.

General Responsibilities:

To assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose

Contribute to the devising, implementing and evaluation of changes with the involvement of front line staff to continually improve services, systems and standards, in conjunction with the Registered Manager and the Senior Management team

To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager

To drive company vehicles - subject to policies and procedures

To work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people

To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately, and financial records are accurately maintained

To receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs

To carry out all other reasonable tasks or directed by the Registered Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Desirable Qualifications

Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy

NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)

Working towards NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Management qualification

Current driving license

NVQ Level 4 Knowledge & Skills

Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues

Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation

Team Building Skills

Supervision Skills

Ability to manage teams effectively

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing

Understanding the needs of BESD children including managing challenging behaviour

In-depth knowledge of 'Children's Home Regulations, Quality Standards. Excellent Organisational skills

Ability to motivate and enthuse staff

Counselling Skills

Training Skills

Drugs Awareness Training Experience

1 year's relevant supervisory experience

12 months experience of working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person