Children's Services Deputy Manager in Leek - CV-Library

Children's Residential Deputy Manager

A 5 bedded service which specialises in delivering exceptional care and unwavering support to children and young people, both male and female, who bring with them unique challenges, including physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and complex health conditions.

We take pride in our commitment to providing comprehensive care and support on a medium to long-term basis, catering to the needs of children and young people ranging from the ages of 4 to 18.

In your new role you will:

* Providing managerial control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities.

* Assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose

* Support and manage the staff team to enable them to meet the needs of the children effectively by leading the shift and making informed decisions.

* Supervision of new starters during their probationary period.

* Work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people this may include evenings and weekends Identifying and progressing individual training and development needs of staff in the context of their personnel development plans

* Meet the physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural and educational needs of young people

* Ensure that each member of staff is aware of each child’s placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation

* Act as a role model by demonstrating appropriate pro-social ways of managing behaviours associated with diagnosis i.e. autism

* Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager

You will ideally have

* Good understanding of the developmental needs and milestones of young people with complex needs and or Learning disabilities

* Level 3 children and Young people

* At least 2 years’ experience within a Senior/ Team Leader position working with children and young people

* Ability to communicate, engage and form positive relationships with young people, parent/carers and other professionals.

* Have proven skills, knowledge and/or experience in managing and leading a team in a positive and effective manner

* Ability to produce clear and concise written reports and records of good standard and verbally present information and views.

* Driving Licence (Preferred but not essential)

* Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children & Young people

Benefits

As part of this role, we offer a range of specialist training programmes to support you in your work and invest in your professional development. These include:

* Fully Paid induction programme

* Child protection training

* Full suite of e-learning modules available that provide continuous knowledge and development.

* Competitive Rates of Pay

* Free DBS check- Adults and Children’s barred list

* Pension Scheme

* *£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!

* *£500 Welcome Bonus