Children’s Residential Deputy Manager

Location: Accrington
Salary: From £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, with flexibility to cover shifts when required
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £40,000 per annum.
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus additional loyalty leave after 2 years’ service.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Paid induction.
• Opportunities for internal and external career progression.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to company vehicles whilst on shift.
• Free food whilst at work.
• Generous house budgets for activities and experiences.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Death in service benefit.
• Company pension scheme.
• High-quality residential homes and working environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and work alongside the Registered Manager in the effective management of the children’s home.
• Support with the management of the home’s budget and resources.
• Lead, support and develop the staff team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support the development of staff through regular supervision, appraisal and ongoing training.
• Assist with the development and review of placement plans, risk assessments and positive handling plans.
• Ensure the home operates in accordance with its Statement of Purpose and Function.
• Promote positive outcomes for each young person through a therapeutic and activity-based approach.
• Ensure staff understand and comply with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and SCCIF.
• Support the Registered Manager in addressing recommendations and actions arising from Ofsted inspections.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed in line with relevant legislation and local authority procedures.
• Ensure significant events, incidents, important changes and physical interventions are appropriately reported.
• Work closely with social workers, families and other multi-agency professionals.
• Ensure children’s individual social, emotional, psychological, educational, cultural, physical and healthcare needs are met.
• Support the day-to-day running of the home and work on shift when required.
• Ensure health and safety, fire regulations and quality assurance requirements are maintained.
• Monitor and address actions arising from Regulation 44 reports and internal quality assurance processes.
• Act as a positive role model for both staff and young people.
• Participate in the on-call system.
• Ensure all mandatory training is completed within required timescales.
• Promote a positive, safe and nurturing environment for children and young people.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children and young people, ideally within a children’s residential care setting.
• Experience supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Previous experience in a Deputy Manager or Senior role within residential childcare is desirable.
• Experience of line managing staff, including conducting supervisions, is desirable.
• Level 3 Qualification in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent.
• Level 5 Qualification in Leadership & Management for Children’s Services, or willingness to work towards it, is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
• Understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people.
• Knowledge of the Children Act and Children’s Homes Regulations is desirable.
• Understanding of therapeutic approaches to childcare is desirable.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build positive relationships and support positive change.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Calm, approachable, adaptable and non-judgemental approach.
• Resilience when working in challenging situations.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and continued professional development.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Must be aged 21 or over.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS, background and reference checks and verification of right to work in the UK.

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.