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We are currently on the lookout for a Deputy Home Manager to join our fantastic team within one of our Bedfordshire residential services based in Sandy, Cardington. Are you a caring and compassionate person with the need to help children and young people? Are you looking for a great team and company to grow with? If the answer to these questions is yes then this might be the job for you!

ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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
• NVQ 4 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
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to motivate and enthuse staff
• Counselling Skills

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.