Deputy Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Salary Scale in a 1, 2 or 3 bed home - Points 31-39, £14.07 - £16.69 per hour, plus Night-time Allowance (sleep in payment) @ £50.00 (6-10 per month).

Overall Purpose: To assist the Registered Manager in ensuring all responsibilities of Designated [Employer hidden] Group Residential Homes are met.

Responsible to: Registered Manager

Reports To: Registered Manager

• Behave in a professional manner at all times with sensitivity, dignity and respect towards Y/P’s, staff and other professionals.
• In conjunction with the Registered Manager & QA Manager, ensure the highest standards of care and support is evidenced at all times through internal quality assurance processes, Regulation 33 / 34 inspections, OFSTED inspections and Local Authority Compliance visits.
• Assist Y/P’s to realise their full potential in terms of the 5 outcomes of Every Child Matters (2004 C.A.) & Help Children Achieve More initiatives
• Implement individual and team learning and development plans in conjunction with professional and organisational requirements
• In conjunction with Registered Manager ensure all policies and procedures are fully implemented.
• Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and review of policies and procedures as required.
• Provide and / or ensure supervision and appraisals are conducted to organisational standards and requirements in conjunction with Registered Manager
• Work with Registered Manager at appropriate intervals to monitor and address staff performance via the performance management process.
• Assist in the management and be directly accountable for an allocated weekly budget
• Assist in the implementation of all designated areas of the children’s care plan in accordance with LAC or other reviews.
• Assist the Registered Manager in chairing regular team meetings on rotational basis
• Assist the RM in ensuring team performance and service reviews are held when required.
• Ensure the health and safety of all Y/P’s, staff and visitors to the home by conducting and responding to regular hazard and risk assessments including Regulation 34 and Schedule 6. (Care Standards Act 2001)
• Ensure Health & Safety at work is maintained in accordance with Health & Safety Legislation
• Be responsible and accountable for prescribed and non-prescribed medication in accordance with requirements directed by GP / Health Practitioner
• Conduct and / or ensure risk assessments are carried out in respect of any activity undertaken by the young person or staff in relation to their duties.
• Ensure that all records are properly monitored and maintained in conjunction with organisational requirements, data protection, freedom of information, human rights legislation and regulation.
• Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with organisational policies in respect of young people and staff
• Check and monitor all staff recording in relation to daily tasks, housekeeping and health and hygiene
• Attend or designate attendance to appropriate staff members for the attendance at all relevant Y/P care planning, reviews and meetings.
• Promote equality at all times in respect of all care standards, values, practice, behaviour, and performance.
• Partake in selection and recruitment process under direction of Human Resources.
• Assist Human Resources in conducting staff disciplinary and grievance issues and address poor performance.
• Ensure all administrative duties and tasks are completed according to legal and organisational requirements.
• Take responsibility in partnership with the Registered Managers for own learning and developmental needs and ensure implementation of own Individual Development Plan.
• Attend supervision / consultation sessions on an agreed basis with Registered Manager.
• Ensure preparation for internal and external audit and inspection is completed within relevant time scales.
• Utilise own transport (car driver) in order to transport/support young people to and from family contact, school, health appointments etc.
• Attend Residential Management meetings and contribute to the strategic planning, review and development of the organisation
• Provide out of hours cover on a rota basis to offer appropriate management support as necessary
• Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence and carry out all other duties as deemed necessary to ensure the highest standards of care at all times.

Prepared by: HR/Office Manager

Reviewed in Jan 2025

Important Note.

The work of [Employer hidden] Group is both varied and challenging which results in some unpredictable circumstances. There is an integral need for all employees to be flexible in response to situations that arise outside of this job description. Additional duties will most likely be required to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work that maintain staff activity and quality of service provision.

[Employer hidden] Group requires a commitment from all staff to promote quality, equality and diversity.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal records bureau check.

Person Specification

Deputy Manager

Essential Desirable Where assessed

Attitude • Genuine commitment to the Application welfare of Looked After Form children. Interview • Committed to Anti-Oppressive practice and equality • Honesty, Tolerance, Trust- worthy, Patience, Flexibility. • Interest in the development of other workers

Qualifications/ • NVQ level 3 in Caring for Children • Dip SW, NVQ Application Education and Young People or equivalent. Assessors Award A1 / Form (D32/D33) Interview • NVQ 4 Management / QCF Management Level 5 • Health & Safety Training • First Aid Training

Knowledge • Knowledge and understanding • Ongoing knowledge Application of the Quality Standards, of legislation Form Children Act 1989/2004 and Interview Every Child Matters & 5 outcomes • Knowledge of Working Together 2012 • Children's Homes Regulations 2001 – Amended 2011 • Care Standards Act 2000 • A sound knowledge and understanding of areas relating to Safeguarding & Child Sexual Exploitation • Human Rights Act 2000 • Equality Act 2010 • Data Protection Act 1998 • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 • Knowledge of child development & attachment

• Good range of knowledge of issues relating to young people with complex needs including mental health • Knowledge of Regulatory procedures

Work • 3-4 years residential care • Experience of Application Experience experience working in other Form • Experience of working with settings. Interview staff in a supervisory capacity • Experience in chairing Written professionals’ exercise meetings.

Skills and • Flexibility to respond to the Application abilities needs of the unit and young Form people. Interview • Excellent written and communication skills • Ability to motivate, supervise, appraise staff and ensure that training and development needs are met • Excellent interpersonal skills • Ability to complete risk assessments & Placement Plans in residential and community settings • Excellent report writing and organisational skills • Multi-disciplinary approach to meeting clinical, physical and emotional needs. • Car driver (with own transport)

Professional • Committed to professional Application Development development & learning Form opportunities Interview • Committed to the professional development & learning of others