TEMPORARY – Deputy Manager Children’s Home #12307967

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join our team in Wigan, on a long term interim / temp contract until November.

There is every possibility that this could turn permanent, but for the moment we are looking for someone who can start very quickly and commit at least until then.

The shift pattern is 1 on 2 off and they are 24 hour sleeps starting at 10am.

Rates from £17 an hour + negotiable depending on experience.

Registered Manager – Children and Young people

My client is looking for an experienced Ofsted Registered manager

Location: Wigan

Job Title – Deputy Manager – Residential Children’s home

Salary – negotiable from £17 per hour upwards

• Driving Licence (required)

• L5 in Leadership and Management in Residential childcare (preferred)

• Level 4 in Children and Young People’s Practitioner (preferred)

The Residential Children’s Care Home Deputy Manager is a key member of our management team and is critical to the success of the work we do and the outcomes we achieve. We are a Trauma – Informed organisation and we display this practice in all aspects of our work. Your role is to support a home in which children are enriched and can thrive.

You can make a difference!

We are searching for the right person to join and lead our new projects and through the next exciting phase of our development.

You will be responsible for supporting the manager of a Children’s Residential Care Home and ensuring that it is a safe and secure place for the child. We will only ever accommodate one child or young person at a time.

This is a fantastic role and opportunity to shape and change their lives in a safe, caring, loving and family environment. We are looking for someone to be the spark, utilising the support of the Group to develop and inspire both our staff and children to achieve their full potential.

You can be part of something special!

We are dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of the children and young people within our homes, and always celebrate uniqueness and diversity. We are looking for someone who will lead the team and use their experience and innovation to plan activities and create those wonderful life opportunities for every young person, taking into account each individual’s needs.

Further Details:

1 Solo Occupancy Children’s Home

To ensure that the homes Statement of Purpose is adhered to throughout all working practice.

To help to achieve “Good” with the aspirational focus to achieve an “Outstanding” Service under Children’s Home Regulations and Ofsted Regulatory framework.

includes supporting staff management and supervisions, care and placement planning, safeguarding, communications, report writing and monitoring overall quality and compliance of service.

Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Ensure that all required reports are completed in line with timescales

To ensure that the child has individual care and care planning which is child focused and personalised to meet their needs

Ensure that children have access to all the services which meet their individual needs

To coach and support the development of the team

To ensure that all staff are supported with their initial induction, probationary reviews, individual practice support plans and annual reviews and development of individual plans to support ongoing service and personal development and CPD opportunities.

Requirements:

Level 3 essential or above

Experience: 2 years’ experience working with children in the last 5 years. Supervision or management experience. Working with children, young people, and their families. Work in a residential setting. Multiagency working Knowledge and understanding

Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking

Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 5 leadership and management (preferred) NVQ Level 3 child residential (required) Work Location: In person

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