Deputy Manager

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