Deputy Children’s Home Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Deputy Children’s Home Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring performance of staff, through supervisions and appraisals;
- Deliver high standards of care;
- Provide supervision and management to team of support staff;
- Enabling young people to have access to home visits and appointments etc;
- Liaising with families and external agencies to represent the young person;
- Ensuring a proactive, positive and friendly approach with fresh new ideas;
- Overseeing shift rota system to the benefit of the smooth running of the home;
- Establishing positive relationships with the young people and offering help and support when needed;
- Support and work with the manager and senior team;
- Support children & young people to maintain a healthy lifestyle & promote positive choices;
- You will be meticulous in surveying the safeguarding within the home and completing risk assessments;
- Helping the young people gain self-control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding success;
- Attending to childcare matters such as cooking and cleaning;
- Inspiring and leading staff to deliver quality outcomes;
- To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager and carry out any tasks directed by the home manager.
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce, or equivalent;
- At least 1 year experience as a Deputy Manager;
- 1 year’s experience of working in a residential setting with young people with complex and challenging behaviour;
- Current driving licence;
- Experience in Leading/managing teams;
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management or willingness to work towards;
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent;
- Experience in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties;
- A good understanding of Ofsted regulations;
- At least 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential home, preferably in a supervisory role.