Deputy Manager – children’s home

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Trainee Deputy Manager based in Erdington, West Mids. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to young people with learning difficulties and Autism within a children’s home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential and all applicants must have a Level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent.

You will need to be able to work a mixture of office hours and long shifts. Sleep in will be zero to minimal. You will work closely with the registered manager,

Total earnings will be between £35,000 to £38,000 per year.

As a Deputy Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team.
• Support the Registered Manager with external audits.
• Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children.
• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction.
• Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members. Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.
• Whilst overall responsibility for the home lies with the Registered Manager, the Deputy Manager (DM) is responsible for specific aspects of the home as directed. The Deputy Manager will also be
• expected to assume temporary responsibility for the home, under the supervision of the Service
• Manager/Directors, when the Registered Manager is absent due to leave (e.g. illness, annual leave).
• The Deputy Manager assumes responsibility and accountability for his or her own professional actions; exercises discretion in determining how objectives agreed with the Registered Manager (or other designated line manager) are to be achieved; works within the overall framework of Company
• policies, procedures, and principles; adheres to professional codes of practice and terms and conditions of employment; and seeks additional and appropriate supervision and guidance as necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post. At all times the safety and welfare

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

• Genuine opportunities to progress to a Registered Manager
• Opportunity to work towards a level 5 qualification
• Free meals on shift
• Overtime rate
• Increase annual leave with length of service
• Work alongside and support a passionate experienced Registered Manager

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Bradley.

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