Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager required for a Children’s Home in Harold Hill Essex RM3 9YU We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our 3 placement service in Harold Hill Havering London RM3. Supporting 8-18s with EBD and complex needs , helping to overcome their daily challenges to empower them to live a life they deserve and love. There will be a strong opportunity to become Registered Manager between 6 and 12 months, you will have full support from the Registered Manager, Directors and RI. Salary up to £35k per year plus benefits Full Time Hours 9-5 cover when RM off 2/3 off shift rota Sleep-in paid at £50/sleep Progression to RM encouraged for their next home. Deputy Manager Key Responsibilities: Assist and support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the residential care of the Ofsted registered home, to provide a high quality service which meets the individual needs of the children and young people and to help create and maintain a non-institutionalised, child centred safe community home for extremely vulnerable children with EBD complex needs and behaviour difficulties. Take on on-call duties outside of working hours in support of the home dealing with situations in line with children’s homes regulations and company procedures Support staff on a day to day basis promoting good practice and responding to concerns or first line complaints. Take part in the assessment process of potential new admissions to the home. Oversee record keeping and take part in the regular auditing of the children and young people’s records, responding to any issues requiring further action, including those identified at reviews. Manage and provide supervision for designated support workers and night waking support worker Requirements for Deputy Manager Diploma L3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Willingness to complete Diploma L5 L&M in H&S Knowledge of CHR 2015 and the QS Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation Team-building skills Supervision skill Ability to manage teams effectively. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Understanding the needs of looked-after children including managing challenging behaviour. Excellent organisational skills 12 months relevant supervisory experience 24 months experience of working in a residential setting with and managing challenging behaviour. For more information contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions

Location: Harold Hill, GB

Posted Date: 1/11/2025