Residential Childcare Deputy Manager

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time

Job Summary:

The Polaris Community is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Manager to join our Residential Childcare team. As a Deputy Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of our service delivery, promoting a caring environment that provides young people with a high standard of support.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Support the Registered Manager: Work under the direction of the Registered Manager, deputise for the Registered Manager as and when required, and support with the day-to-day running of all aspects of the home.
  • Supervise and Monitor: Supervise Key/Support Workers, ensure supervision processes are implemented and recorded, and support the Registered Manager with the monitoring and evaluation of care delivered to young people.
  • Leadership and Staff Supervision: Provide leadership and staff supervision skills, support the Registered Manager with staffing requirements, and ensure the training needs for all staff are identified and met.
  • Personal Care and Support: Provide the highest level of personal care and attention to young people, following individual care plans carefully, and ensuring all contact is polite, friendly, warm, and supportive.
  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing: Promote the social and emotional wellbeing and development of young people, and consistently strive to further develop these skills.
  • Positive Behaviour and Education: Promote and encourage positive behaviour, education, independence, and self-determination, and ensure services are delivered in a non-judgmental and anti-discriminatory manner.
  • Statutory and Legal Requirements: Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements, including Ofsted, COSHH, Health and Safety, and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 (England).
  • Health and Safety: Ensure all appropriate risks assessments are updated, and all staff are informed of any changes to health and safety legislation.
  • Environmental Health and Infection Control: Support the Registered Manager with the effective running of the home, ensuring all legislation and regulations concerning environmental health, infection control, building control, planning, and health and safety are met.
  • Communication and Relationships: Establish and maintain effective means of communication and good relationships with young people, relatives, employees, and external professionals.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

  • Residential childcare experience (2+ years)
  • Hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
  • Child Protection experience
  • Leadership and staff supervision skills
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication
  • Management of budgets and staff rotas
  • Project management skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal development

About Polaris Community:

Polaris Community 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 expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.



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