Job Description

The Deputy Manager is responsible for supervising, supporting and managing some staff within their home. They report directly to the Residential Service Manager of our supported accommodations for young people aged 16 to 17 years old . This role is for 39 hours per week including sleep-ins.

The Deputy Manager is a professional with significant experience in their field. Ideally, the successful post holder will hold a level 3 in residential childcare or working towards this. They must have significant and developing understanding of social work perspectives and an ability to manage staff, environment and clients with complex and challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities:

The management of staff includes the completion of appraisals and identification of developmental goals and training opportunities. Develop the staff ability to learn theoretical perspectives and enhance their reflective skills. Ensure all new staffs are supported fully and complete their induction packs. Ensure that key stages in the stay of children such as admission and discharge are properly managed and reflect decisions recorded in care plans. Participate, develop and implement support plans, ensuring their suitability and success are reviewed; including the delivery of the outcome star and the FEVACA methodology. Liaise with OFSTED and any other suitable bodies as directed by the Registered Service Manager. Ensure the reporting to organisations such as OFSTED, and local authorities is accurate and timely: This includes the notification of significant events, facilitation of inspections and supporting staff to manage these visits. Meet and work towards exceeding the Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023.

Essential

Positive and non Judgemental value base Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and anti discriminatory practice A good working knowledge of the relevant legislation to your role including safeguarding, children's homes regulations and health and safety legislation Ability to represent the organisation to external bodies and members of the community. Ability to oversee the management of the service. Willingness to complete direct work and shifts including sleep in's, weekends and bank holidays, when necessary. Experience of working with vulnerable children in a residential environment Good standard of written and verbal English, including report writing and assessment skills. A knowledge of the regulatory framework for the field

Desirable

The completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.

What Fevaca can offer you

Training program including Safeguarding, DOLs and MCA, Attachment Theory and more Pension scheme Continuous support from management with a 24/7 on-call Qualifications such as Level 3/5 in residential childcare Progression opportunities within the organization Flexible working Enhanced DBS Employee Assistance Program
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 36,792.60 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Free or subsidised travel Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

working with young people : 1 year (required) Report writing: 1 year (preferred) Supervising: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person