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Deputy Manager -Children and Young People

Brook Street Social Care
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS15, England

Salary

£35,745 - £38,223 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Deputy Manager position at Leeds City Council offers a salary range of £35,745 to £38,223, with additional enhancements for unsocial hours and weekend work.
  • This role involves overseeing a 5-bed residential service for children and young people with Mild Learning Disabilities and related Mental Health issues.
  • Candidates must possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or be willing to complete the Level 5 within two years.
  • A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in residential care within the last 5 years is required, along with extensive knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
  • The role demands strong leadership skills, the ability to manage challenging situations, and experience in care planning and case management.

Deputy Manager
Children and Young People
Residential Care
Leeds City Council
LS14

35,745 - 38,223- enhancements are paid for unsocial hours and sleeping in duties. Time and a half is paid for weekend working (if applicable)

This is a 5 bed residential service for children and young people with Mild Learning Disabilities and some associated Mental Health issues

As a Deputy Manager in our children's residential service, you'll thrive on ensuring that each young person in your care feels heard and is fully supported to achieve their potential, whatever challenges they face,

You must have
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete Level 5 within 2 years)
At least 2 years' experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years
Extensive knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and associated quality standards
Understanding of care planning and case management, with the ability to liaise constructively with professionals and families and manage challenging situations
Ability to lead a team, supervise and motivate colleagues

Knowledge required

  • In-depth knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and associated quality standards
  • Good knowledge and experience of law and practice relating to looked after children
  • In-depth knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development
  • In-depth knowledge of child protection procedures and the impact of abuse and neglect
  • Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • In-depth knowledge of equal opportunities policies and managing diversity

Experience required

  • At least 2 years' experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years
  • Care planning, risk management and case management
  • Leading a team, providing supervision, motivation and direction for staff
  • Managing difficult, demanding and challenging children and young people
  • Convening, chairing and contributing to meetings and reviews
  • Working with budgets and financial management

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