Children's Residential Deputy Manager
Salary Range starting from £40,000 per annum
Monday to Friday with flexibility to jump onto shift patterns to cover where required.
25 days paid annual leave entitlement and a loyalty scheme which rewards you with extra annual leave following 2 years of service.
We are expanding so join us on our exciting journey:
At Prosperity Children’s Service we provide care for vulnerable children and young people across the Lancashire and Greater Manchester area. Our children and young people receive support from a small team of incredible Registered Managers and Support Workers who strive to engage, motivate, and instill confidence and life skills aiming for the best possible outcomes for them.
Due to up-and-coming expansion, rewarding opportunities have arisen and we are currently looking for Deputy Managers within our Therapeutic Children’s Homes who are keen for a new and exciting role.
Job Summary:
The role of the Deputy Manager is to support and work alongside the Registered Manager of the Residential Children’s Home in efficiently co-managing the house budget, overseeing the development of staff and the young people in placement, formulating and updating placement plans, risk assessments and positive handling plans.
You will support the Registered Manager in the delivery of high-quality service provision incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in your care and promoting the Company’s ethos as a Therapeutic and Activity based organization. Also, this role is to support the staff team in managing the day-to-day tasks of the home, working on shift as necessary and acting as the lead person for role modelling and developing good practice and liaising with multi-agency partners.
Prosperity Children’s Services is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people in our care. All staff have a key role and responsibility in this area.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure that you and the staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home, updating relevant documents as directed by your manager
- Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person centered childcare, working towards the best outcomes for each young person
- Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement, adhere to and give guidance to other staff on all relevant legislation for Children’s Homes.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, The Quality Care Standards and the SCCIF, under which each home is measured and judged against and promptly implement any recommendations or address requirements to improve the service after any Ofsted inspection.
- To ensure that you and the staff team implement and adhere to Prosperity Children’s services (PCS) Safeguarding Policy, Working Together 2019 and Local Authority Safeguarding procedures
- Work cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professionals
- Ensure Local Authority Social Workers are notified of all significant events, incidents, important changes and physical interventions within 24 hours.
- Ensure that young people receive a sensitive residential service which best meets their individual social, racial, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity and health care needs
- Undertake all administrative tasks necessary for the effective running of the home within PCS Policies and Procedures.
- As directed by your manager ensure that the home is fit for purpose by ensuring that Fire Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations are met, Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 Reports action points are addressed promptly.
- Supporting the Manager in the performance and development of staff by conducting regular supervisions and annual appraisal process
- Participate effectively in the on-call duty system.
- Complete appropriate training within the required timeframes, ensuring that an up-to-date training record is maintained.
- Undertaking other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time.
We are looking for candidates who have proven skills and experience in a Residential Care Setting or equivalent setting and are passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for children and young people. We are an activity-based company and promote the well-being of our young people through a wide and varied programme of activities, sports and hobbies.
Qualifications (Essential)
- Good level of education
- Level 3 Qualification in Children in Residential Care (or equivalent)
Qualifications (Desirable)
- GCSE in Math's and English at C Grade or above
- Level 5 Qualification in Leadership & Management in Children’s Services - or working towards.
Experience (Essential)
- Experience of working with children, young people and their families in a supportive role, ideally within a Children’s Home Setting
- Working and supporting children with Social and Emotional needs
- Excellent knowledge and experience of computer/word/outlook-based systems including ClearCare.
- Attendance and partaking in Child focussed meetings, such as Child in Care Reviews, Care Planning
Experience (Desirable)
- Previous experience in a Deputy Manager or Senior Role in a Residential Children’s Care Setting
- Experience in the line management of staff, including supervisions
Skills & Abilities (Essential)
- Excellent verbal, communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with carers, children, families and colleagues
- Excellent organisational skills and able to under own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to build relationships and promote change
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Skills & Abilities (Desirable)
- Any relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid trained
Knowledge (Essential)
- Working knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding
- Knowledge of the mental health needs of children and adolescents
Knowledge (Desirable)
- Knowledge of the Children Act & Children’s Homes Regulations
- Understanding and knowledge of Therapeutic Approach to Childcare
Personal Qualities (Essential)
- Commitment to continued professional and personal development
- Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental
- Commitment to equal opportunities and valuing diversity
- Able to demonstrate Resilience in challenging situations
- Reliable, flexible and committed to high standards
Additional (Essential)
- Must be over 21 years
- Hold a UK Driving Licence
We have a strong commitment to staff development and there will be considerable opportunities for internal and external training and for sharing good practice within the community.
Prosperity Children’s Services are committed to Safer Recruitment; CVs cannot be considered without a completed application form.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of right to work in the UK.
Benefits:
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Paid Induction
- Refer a friend scheme
- Access to company vehicles whilst on shift
- Free food at work
- Generous house budgets that fund staff for leisure activities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Death in service
- Company pension scheme
- Working in beautiful high quality homes.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Residential Support worker : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
