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Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Home

Major Ashford Healthcare
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Chatham, Kent ME4 6BZ

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job involves contributing to care plans and risk assessments for young people, forming effective relationships with them and their families, and ensuring a tidy living environment.
  • Candidates are required to have experience in a children's home setting and a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent is desirable.
  • The position entails maintaining high standards of professionalism in residential care and supporting the educational and social development of young people.
  • Applicants must be over 21 years old, possess a full UK driving license, and be able to work shift patterns including sleep-ins.
  • The salary for this position is not specified, but candidates should have relevant experience and a passion for nurturing young people.

Responsibilities

Contributing to the young person's care plans and risk assessments, their review and implementation

Forming effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies

Ensuring the home is kept clean and in a tidy condition, adhering to the cleaning rota system, encouraging the young people to participate as appropriate.

Ensuring that good quality records are maintained as required with supervision and advice from shift and Managers.

Maintaining and promoting residential care work to high levels of professionalism expected by Ofsted.

Contributing to the educational and social development of each young person and assisting in the implementation of Individual Education Programs

Meeting the emotional and physical needs of our young people and maximising opportunities for their development

Providing support to the deputy/manager of the home whilst on shift and performing senior duties as directed

Requirements

  • Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (desirable)
  • Experience in a children's home setting (essential)
  • Passion to help nurture young people.
  • Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins (rota plan given in advance but likely to be 1 on, 2 off)
  • Full, UK driving licence (essential)
  • All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations.

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs)

Apply now below and be part of a team making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people!

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