Deputy Manager
Moseley, Birmingham
Permanent
15.50 PAYE per hour
40 hrs pw
Our client is looking for a Deputy Manager to work in a children's home in Moseley, supporting children and young people aged 7- 18.
The home operates 24 hours a day, with a shift pattern of 8 am-11 pm, with some sleep-ins required. The role will entail 2-3 shifts per week, including weekends.
Duties of the Deputy Manager:
- Working within a children's home supporting young people and children aged 7-18 years
- Coordinating and monitoring staffing levels within the home to meet individual needs.
- Assisting with the company's selection and recruitment process.
- Assisting the Registered Manager in providing operational management of the staff team
- Organising, delivering and co-ordinating induction, supervision, appraisal, and support to individual staff
- Reviewing the implementation of care plans in line with legislation and company guidance.
- Chairing meetings where appropriate.
- Acting as a designated person in charge in the Registered Manager's absence.
- Implementing the relevant safeguarding procedure
- Ensuring the protection and welfare of young people
- Liaising with other professional agencies.
- Promoting contact between young people and family members.
- Managing identified budgets.
- Chairing staff meetings and young people's meetings
Requirements of the Deputy Manager:
- Enhanced DBS Desirable
- UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent