Deputy Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join a Young People's supported living facility Telford. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential childcare, mental health and a passion for providing high-quality care and support to young people.

Requirements:

• 3 years experience with children in residential care
• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young people or equivalent
• Full UK Driving licence
• Clear DBS

Duties

• To support the Registered Manager in ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures in line with OFSTED regulations.
• To safeguard and promote the welfare and development of all our young people.
• To ensure that all young people’s needs are being met and recognise changes in behaviour that may include updating young people’s individual risk assessments/care plans.
• To ensure that the team are providing a safe environment that is meeting the needs of the young people that we are caring for.
• To undertake supervisions with senior support workers and residential support workers and recognise strengths and weaknesses within the team that need addressing to support professional development.
• To be proactive in responding to safeguarding concerns in the home and follow the correct processes in place.
• To assist the registered manager with interviews and safer recruitment checks.
• To complete the rota for the home ensuring that the correct staffing levels are maintained for each young person.
• To act as a key career or supporting key career for our young people and build good trusting relationships.
• To update care plans and risk assessments and put child focused plans in place to best support the young people to flourish and grow.
• To ensure that the team and young people are feeling supported in stressful situations.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with other professionals
• To ensure that all policies and procedures as well as risk assessments are adhered to.
• To ensure that any safeguarding or child protection matters are reported to the registered manager.
• To ensure that any incidents, accidents or restraint forms have been correctly written and been passed to the registered manager within the agreed timescale.
• To be aware of the health and safety regulations particularly as related to the upkeep of the building and its surroundings.

Please note we do not offer sponsorships at this time.