Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Children’s Services Job Title: Deputy Manager Job Type:  Permanent Location: Hull, Withernsea Days and hours of work:  40 hours per week over a 5-day period Start Date: ASAP Salary: £31,700 + Inspection and performance related bonuses. We are recruiting on behalf of our client for 2 experienced Deputy Managers for a brand new-build Children’s Home and School located on Nidderdale in Hull working with children and young people with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH). Our client provides residential care for children with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour in a small residential home. THE ROLE Assisting the Registered Managers in ensuring excellent standards of person-centred, holistic care are delivered by staff Support and assist the Registered Managers, and deputise during their absence in ensuring the home is functioning effectively and safely Manage the home in accordance with standards agreed with the Group and Registered Managers, legislative requirements, relevant regulations and in line with accepted best practice and within financial plans agreed. Assisting children and young people where support is required, following and updating support plans and risk assessments Encouraging children and young people to participate in; educational sessions, physical activities, group activities and activities of daily living. Documenting and evidencing care by completing care plans, risk assessments, STAR reviews, PBSP and reviews. Work collaboratively with group roles to deliver health and well-being and educational programmes within the home. Linking between the home and the school education team. Work in cooperation with other team members and wider multidisciplinary team to maximise opportunity for each child/young persons therapeutic care Ensure open and clear communication at all times with family members and carers, providing updates as required Support in recruitment and induction of new staff Active involvement in the implementation and design of Cascades quality assurance programme Report any incidents of abuse, mistreatment or non compliance within the home to the Registered Managers and implement any outcomes from investigations Implement policy on ordering, administration, storage and destruction of medication. Audit checks on MAR sheets and evidence spot checks Take joint responsibility for the promotion and management of employees training. Including; Care certificate, NVQ’s, e-learning, ensuring that all policies and procedures are read and understood and role specific training Work with the Registered Managers to produce effective and efficient rota planning Maintain good working relationships with staff and promote effective resolution of team conflicts Ensuring regular supervision sessions and appraisals are completed Maintain own care and management skills and undertake additional training as required Take lead for the day-to-day management of care in accordance with policy and procedure Joint responsibility for reception and initial investigation of complaints and recording their progress Ensure that children and young people's rights are protected Encourage innovative methods for the delivery of care and health promotion Positively promote Cascade through personal conduct both within and outside working hours Provide on-call support as part of rota. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE You will have at least 2 years’ managerial experience in health and social care (Essential) You will have proven experience dealing with behaviour that challenges Full clean driving licence Have experience and knowledge of the Ofsted framework NVQ level 3 (Essential) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Children’s Health and Social Care (desirable) A passion for supporting individuals and encouraging independence Creating staff rota’s and monitoring staff holidays and sickness (Essential) Auditing case files and writing reports Assisting the Registered manager in HR administration tasks (Essential) Good communicator on all levels Excellent Commitment and reliability IN RETURN OUR CLIENT CAN OFFER Free and comprehensive training Competitive pay Pension scheme Holiday pay Bonus for successful Ofsted inspections Refer a friend bonus scheme Free onsite parking Wellbeing support For more information please contact our specialist recruitment team on (phone number removed) **Please note, we will never ask you to provide personal or sensitive information Via WhatsApp or phone and all communications will always be made through ARC** #INDHC22