Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Deputy Manager

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

Residential Manager

LOCATION:

Milton Keynes

HOURS:

08:00 to 23:00 followed with sleep in

SHIFTS:

1 day on, 2 days off

SALALRY:

Up to 37,500 per annum (including sleeps)

Who are we?

We provide residential placements for children/young people aged 8-18yrs. We are approved, registered and inspected by Ofsted. We Specifically situated in highly desirable locations, our homes are located in close proximity to all transport links and a vast array of local amenities. Our homes are registered at a low occupancy level allowing them to operate to the best standards; ensuring quality child/young person-centred individualised care in order to meet the developmental needs of all of our residents. It is universally accepted that children and young people are more likely to grow and flourish emotionally, intellectually and physically in a family environment, our homes are a perfect example of this.

Job Summary

To work with the Senior Management Team and Registered Manager to promote the values and ethos of Changing Lives Care Group LTD in the management of all aspects of the Children's Home, taking responsibility for the implementation of all young people's placements to support their emotional and mental wellbeing. To support the manager in the development, implementation, monitoring and review of standards across the home, ensuring exceptional levels of care for all young people and ongoing compliance with regulatory frameworks. To establish and maintain a competent, motivated and confident staff team, providing supervision and development of the residential care staff.

The Home will provide assessment and medium to long-term placements for young people with emotional and behavioural needs. Therefore, the deputy manager will be required to support the registered manager to oversee the placements, working with internal care staff, healthcare professionals (e.g. psychologists and occupation therapists) and educational staff, as well as external partner agencies to achieve the needs and targets of the individual young people.

The Deputy Manager will also be required to oversee the operations of the home in the absence of the Registered Manager.

Key Result Areas

Managing service delivery

Managing People

Teaching, Training & Supervision

Managing Finance

Managing Resources

General

Person Specification

NVQ Level 3/4: Caring for Children and Young People

Experience of working with young people with ASC, mental health and or emotional and behavioural difficulties

Knowledge of childcare legislation

Full UK driving license

Clean updated DBS

DBS paid for if needed

At least 3 years' experience working within children's homes

Sound knowledge around safeguarding and best practices

We want you to develop both as a Childcare Worker and in your career generally, so we provide a range of Training and Development opportunities to support you.

We are looking for someone who is caring, committed, friendly and mature in outlook.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and adapt to quickly changing circumstances.

You should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the resilience to manage challenging behaviour.

What you'll get

Progressive pay scale with clear progression plans

Company pension scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Dedicated learning and development programmes including fully funded Level 3 and 5

Free meals, snacks and drinks on shift for all residential staff

Comprehensive induction programme, highly praised by all of our new recruits

Friendly, small passionate teams

Free enhanced DBS

Wellbeing support - Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 24/7 access to support and free counselling sessions

Opportunities for overtime

Birthday leave

Birthday bonus

Annual appraisal bonus

Completion of qualification bonus

Inspection bonus

Additional annual leave scheme

Probation completion bonus

Changing Lives Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 37,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Loyalty bonus Performance bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 in Residential Childcare Qualification (preferred) Driving Licence (preferred) clean DBS (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DMDER