Residential Children's Services Deputy Manager

2 weeks ago


Lydney, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd Full time
Residential Children's Services Deputy Manager

Location:
Lydney

Contract:
Full Time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to £35,213.36 per annum (includes sleep in shifts)
Specific Hours: 38 hours per week

Responsible for:
Team Leaders, Residential Support Workers

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential?
We are currently seeking a Deputy Manager to join our home in Lydney.

Purpose of the job:
To ensure that the needs of young people in Headway's care are met and to provide a positive and safe living experience for these young people and;
To manage and lead the Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers in order to provide a high quality of childcare and;

To work with and support the Children's Home Manager to ensure that the residential home runs smoothly and effectively at all times and that young people achieve positive outcomes.

Click 'Apply' for a full list of tasks and responsibilities for this role.

About you:
Good overall standard of education
Working towards or hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
Up to date knowledge of Child Care legislation, children's home regulations and quality standards
Hold a QCF Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards one
Commitment to commence relevant level 5 Diploma within 6 months of appointment and successful completion of probation period, if not already qualified to this level
A minimum of 2 years' previous experience of working directly with young people with challenging behaviour
Experience of working with outside agencies, other professionals, parents and families
Experience of attending reviews, planning meetings etc.
Excellent report writing and numeracy skills.
Well organised with excellent administration and IT skills

Able to relate to young people with empathy and committed to a high standard of child care and to achieve the best outcomes for young people in their care.

Strong motivational, management and leadership potential. Able to supervise, support and develop Team Leaders & Residential Support Workers to create a cohesive team.
The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position
Must hold a full, clean UK Driving Licence (manual)Benefits:
On call payments- £10 for weekday (Monday to Friday) and £50 for Saturday and Sunday
Ofsted Bonus of £200 for a Good report, £500 for an Outstanding report.
Increased Overtime Rate
Holiday Allowance
Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)

Work PhoneHeadway Adolescent Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do
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