Deputy Manager Children’s Home Darlaston Walsall West Midlands WS10

Deputy Manager Children’s Home Darlaston Walsall West Midlands WS10 We have  an immediate vacancy for a Deputy Manager in Darlaston Walsall This is a permanent role for someone who has experience managing and supervising  to join our  4 bed home in  Darlaston Area Walsall You will be Supporting 8-18s with SEMH and complex needs , helping to overcome their daily challenges to empower them to live a life they love. There will be excellent progression opportunities if required.

Deputy Manager Salary and Benefits

Salary

£50,000 to £55,000 per annum depending on experience qualifications and availabiity.

• Additional overtime and sleep-in enhancements on offer.

• Ongoing training and development including the opportunity to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.

• Generous holiday entitlement.

• Genuine opportunity for progression into a Children’s Home Registered Manager position.

Deputy Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Assist and support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the residential care of the Ofsted registered home, to provide a high quality service which meets the individual needs of the children and young people and to help create and maintain a non-institutionalised, child centred safe community home for extremely vulnerable children with EBD complex needs and behaviour difficulties.
• Take on on-call duties outside of working hours in support of the home dealing with situations in line with children’s homes regulations and company procedures
• Support staff on a day to day basis promoting good practice and responding to concerns or first line complaints.
• Take part in the assessment process of potential new admissions to the home.
• Oversee record keeping and take part in the regular auditing of the children and young people’s records, responding to any issues requiring further action, including those identified at reviews.
• Manage and provide supervision for designated support workers and night waking support worker

Deputy Manager Requirements

• Recent experience working either as a Children’s Home Deputy Manager or as a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker in a Children’s Home supporting SEMH and challenging behaviour. With at least 2 years supervisory experience

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).(Hold a Level 4 or 5 in Children & Education also preferred)

• Full UK Driving Licence.

You will be required to be flexible in your hours supporting the children the staff and the Manager

This is a great opportunity to work in a settled home.

To apply or for more information on this Deputy Manager in Walsall opportunity

Please contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions 077889225501 or send your CV to [email removed] www.fieldviewcare.co.uk