Childrens Residential Deputy Manager

6 days ago

Tamworth, Staffordshire, United Kingdom CareTech Group Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Care

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Deputy Manager to join our team at CareTech Group. As a Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager in achieving the aims and objectives of our children's residential care service.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Registered Manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the service
  • Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager
  • Support and manage staff to enable them to meet the needs of children and young people
  • Undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate
  • Manage child protection concerns and complaints
  • Work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people
  • Offer supervision and support to senior staff in line with National Minimum Standards

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that each young person has an allocated key worker
  • Ensure that each member of staff is aware of each child's placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation
  • Attend childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people
  • Undertake direct work with young people and act as an appropriate role model
  • Assist in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive
  • Maintain accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets, and files
  • Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people
  • Chair children's meetings and facilitate consultation with young people
  • Act as an appropriate adult at PACE interviews

Staff Management:

  • Provide managerial control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities
  • Assist with the recruitment and retention of staff, including induction training for new staff
  • Supervise new starters during their probationary period
  • Develop a management style that balances control and direction with decision-making opportunities for staff
  • Take responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running
  • Provide consultation and informal advice and support to staff
  • Offer 1:1 supervision to staff in line with National Minimum Standards
  • Identify and progress individual training and development needs of staff
  • Undertake annual appraisal of staff
  • Address issues related to conduct and competence of staff
  • Conduct management investigations when required

Resource Management:

  • Ensure adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the service
  • Ensure that budgets are managed effectively and finances are properly monitored
  • Ensure that company vehicles are clean and regularly maintained
  • Monitor the fabric of the building and take remedial action where necessary

General Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Registered Manager in implementing all aspects of the service
  • Contribute to devising, implementing, and evaluating changes to improve services, systems, and standards
  • Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager
  • Drive company vehicles, subject to policies and procedures
  • Work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people
  • Ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained
  • Receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs
  • Carry out all other reasonable tasks directed by the Registered Manager

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • Secondary Education with a good standard of literacy and numeracy
  • NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)
  • Working towards NVQ 4
  • Management qualification
  • Current driving license

Desirable:

  • NVQ 4
  • 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 behavior
  • Indepth knowledge of 'Every Child Matters'
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to motivate and enthuse staff
  • Counselling Skills
  • Training Skills
  • Drugs Awareness Training

Experience:

  • 1 year's relevant supervisory experience
  • 12 months' experience of working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behavior
  • Experience of acting as an appropriate adult (PACE)

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