Deputy Manager - Children

Job Number: 19

Company: Bliss Recruitment

Category: Deputy Managers

County: West Midlands

Job Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: 25000 : Per Annum

Overview:

My client is recruiting a Deputy Manager!

At this home we support children and young people to discover the dreams and fulfil their ambitions. We do the same for our work family too and support everyone here to live their best lives!

The children and young people are empowered to overcome their daily challenge so they can live a life they love. The staff’s motto is “The home is not like a place to work it is a family! We learn to love, to care, to accept - but most importantly, have fun!”

Some days we have to pinch ourselves to remind us that we are at work and making phenomenal positive changes to children’s lives!” What more could you want for from a job?

Pamper nights, parties, days out, shopping trips, football, basketball and rounders, are just some of the activities you can expect from Henley house on a day to day basis. !

You are a superhero to all the young people we support. You overcome daily challenges to achieve amazing outcomes for children and support them to reach their goals and aspirations. Each day, you are driven by the motivation to provide a safe and support family home environment for the young people you support, enabling them to build their confidence and independence and empowering them to live their best lives.

Role Requirements:

You must be 23 years or older to apply for this position due to current children’s care home guidelines.

Hold a Level 4 or 5 in Children & Education.
Have a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in Children & Education.

At Salutem, you’re not just a care worker - you’re a supportive healthcare professional, an ambitious worker, a loyal colleague, a unique and transparent individual who provides engaging and meaningful experiences for the people we support

As a valued member of our family, we offer:

• Competitive rates of pay dependant on experience.

• Wagestream - our financial planning app, making it easier to access and manage your finances and allowing you to access up to 30% of your pay throughout the month as and when you need it.

• In addition to the company induction, you will also receive bespoke specialist training that reflects the needs of the service and your personal development.

• Internal progression opportunities - We're committed to supporting your learning and upskilling and will support you to reach your full potential and progress in your career with us.

• Induction – You will undertake a bespoke induction programme tailored to your specific job role and will complete training through a blended learning approach

• Employee Support Helpline – You will have access to a private and confidential employee support helpline, covering a wide range of topics including financial advice, health and well-being and more. This is all available 24 hours a day 7 days a week

• Pension

We have a massive duty of care towards those we support who are often the most vulnerable in society, which is why our staff are encouraged to keep up to date with vaccines and focus on self-care too.

Duties:

Responsibilities:

Assist and support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the residential care of the Ofsted registered home, to provide a high quality service which meets the individual needs of the children and young people and to help create and maintain a non-institutionalised, child centred safe community home for extremely vulnerable children with Social, Emotional and Behaviour difficulties.
To provide support so that the young people are enabled to grow in all areas of their lives, to work towards emotional stability and to develop to their full potential.
Support and supervise the staff team enabling them to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities
Ensure that all aspects of the service provided meets the quality standards and complies with the Children’s Homes Regulations
Guide children/young people throughout their placement and in transitions to and from the residential care environment holistically and in line with the quality standards
Ensure the home is maintaining compliance to the standards and philosophy of care as outlined in the statement of purpose
Assist and deputise for the home manager in all aspects of residential care at the home
Take on on-call duties outside of working hours in support of the home dealing with situations in line with children’s homes regulations and company procedures
Support staff on a day to day basis promoting good practice and responding to concerns or first line complaints.

This is an outline of the post holder’s key duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change according to service needs, following discussion with the post holder.