Deputy Manager

Overview:

My client is recruiting a Deputy Manager for a Children's Home

It is based in beautiful County Durham. The staff help support and educate children with emotional and behavioural difficulties and help them to live their best lives! The staff are trained to deliver this support through regular and extensive training. All staff strive to deliver the best care to our young people giving them a fulfilled experience whilst with us.

We want the best for everyone we support and that's what makes us a family. If you have the ability to support someone to feel at home, be their true self, and do what makes their heart happy - we want to hear from you. This is a meaningful role and will suit someone who is looking to make a difference and make memories that'll last a lifetime.

Visit the Grassholme Observatory and show the individuals we support the entire universe! Take a trip to Durham Cathedral and enjoy the sights of the beautiful surrounding grounds. Pop into Durham City Centre and shop till you drop and maybe even stop for coffee and cake! There are lots of beautiful gardens in and around Durham to take the individuals we support on walks, strolls, picnics or simply for some fresh air!
The home is based in beautiful County Durham. The staff help support and educate children with emotional and behavioural difficulties and help them to live their best lives! The staff are trained to deliver this support through regular and extensive training. All staff strive to deliver the best care to our young people giving them a fulfilled experience whilst with us.

Want to make a difference in a young person's life? Join my client in supporting people to live the life they love!

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.

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.

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 my clients, 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:

As above