Deputy Residential Homes Manager Oldham

Deputy Residential Homes Manager

Oldham Council

Job Title: Deputy Residential Homes ManagerDirectorate: Children and Young PeopleDivision/Section: Children’s ServicesGrade: 7

Job Purpose:Oldham Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Residential Homes Manager to assist in managing our residential homes, their staff, and residents. This role requires regular weekend and evening work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Residential Homes Manager to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people.
• Develop, implement, review, and record care plans in coordination with Field Social Workers.
• Contribute to the development of Child Care Services and professional standards.
• Maintain and establish contacts with external agencies, including schools, health services, and family members.
• Supervise and develop staff, ensuring departmental objectives are met.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of domestic staff.
• Monitor budgets and ensure spending is within set limits.
• Promote equalities and diversity in the workplace and service delivery.
• Uphold and implement Council policies, including safeguarding and health & safety.

Standard Duties:

• Actively promote the equalities and diversity agenda.
• Engage with the Council’s values and behaviours to support the Co-operative Agenda.
• Undertake continuous professional development and stay updated with relevant legislation and policies.

Contacts:

• Staff of Social Services, children, and their relatives and friends.
• Other agencies: Voluntary Organisations, Health Service Personnel, Education Department Personnel, Probation Service Personnel, Elected Members.

Special Conditions:

• Enhanced DBS check required.

Values and Behaviours:

• Fairness: Champion fairness and equality of opportunity.
• Openness: Be open and honest in actions and communications.
• Responsibility: Take responsibility for actions and encourage self-responsibility.
• Working Together: Support each other in achieving common goals.
• Accountability: Recognize and act upon the impact of actions on others.
• Respect: Welcome different views and treat each other with dignity.
• Democracy: Act within the principles of democracy.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• HNC in caring services, DIP SW, CQSW, CSS, NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People, and NVQ Assessor qualification.
• Experience engaging with young people, including those with SEND, and contributing to the Care Planning process.
• Experience in recruiting and selecting staff.
• Ability to act as an NVQ Assessor and motivate and supervise staff.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and childcare legislation.

Desirable:

• Additional qualifications or experience relevant to the role.

Work Circumstances:

• Ability to work outside office hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to travel independently across the Borough.