Deputy Manager
Hornchurch
Deputy Manager for Residential Children's Home
Salary competitive - depending on qualification and experience (Hourly rate given)
Permanent (40 hours a week), Location - Essex RM11 / RM13 - Shift work required
We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager for our residential care home for children and young people with disabilities based in Hornchurch / Rainham, Essex. We are seeking someone that has previous experience in a managerial role (Minimum 1 year).
In return we offer a competitive salary, depending on qualification and experience (Hourly rate offered, overtime is paid).
We are a well-established company operating for 20 years in the social care sector. Our home provides care for up to 5 children and young people with learning difficulties and autism (LD and ASD)
Job Type / Category:
The Deputy Manager will be responsible for:
- Day to day management of the home and deputise in the absence of the manager
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and partake in inspections
- To assist in the development and management of the staff team, carrying out supervisions, inducting new staff and mentor/role model support workers whilst leading and planning shifts
- To help represent the home's mission, statement of purpose, vision and values and provide the best possible outcomes for the children and young people
- Contribute to care plans, behaviour management plans and risk assessments
- Providing care and daily tasks for children and young people
- Assisting in organising and participating in various external and internal social, leisure and other activities with the young people
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
The successful Deputy Manager will have:
- A minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care with children and young people (Previously NVQ Level3)
- Not essential but desirable – Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management (Be prepared to work towards qualification)
- Previous experience working with autism in residential/respite children's homes (minimum one year)
- Experience in management role (Senior or Deputy Manager)
- Be prepared to work full time including weekends and sleep ins and on-call.