Childrens Residential Deputy Manager at CareTech Group
Swadlincote, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Dec, 25

Salary

16.01

Posted On

10 Sep, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Young People, Writing, Children, Numeracy, Secondary Education, Teams

Industry

Human Resources/HR

Description

DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy
  • NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)
  • Working towards NVQ4
  • Management qualification
  • Current driving license

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Knowledge of National Minimum Standards
  • Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues
  • Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation
  • Team Building Skills
  • Supervision Skills
  • Ability to manage teams effectively
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
  • Understanding the needs of BESD children including managing challenging behaviour
  • Indepth knowledge of ‘Every Child Matters’
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to motivate and enthuse staff
  • Counselling Skills
  • Training Skills
  • Drugs Awareness Training

EXPERIENCE

  • 1 years relevant supervisory experience
  • 12 months experience of working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviour
  • Experience of acting as an appropriate adult (PACE)
Responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose. To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with Children and young people as appropriate. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervision and support to senior staff in line with National Minimum Standards.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
  • Contribute to the devising, implementing and evaluation of changes with the involvement of front line staff to continually improve services, systems and standards, in conjunction with the Registered Manager and the Senior Management team
  • To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager
  • To drive company vehicles – subject to policies and procedures
  • To work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people
  • To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained
  • To receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs
  • To carry out all other reasonable tasks or directed by the Registered Manager.
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