Deputy Manager – children’s home
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Deputy Manager – children’s home
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Prescot, Merseyside. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children’s home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress. This is a permanent position working 38 hours per week plus sleep ins. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential and all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent. As a Deputy Manager you will be on shifts but it will be a compressed working week. With sleep in’s included the total earnings will be between £32,000 – £34,000 a year. As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team. Support the Registered Manager with external audits. Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children. Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs. Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction. Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members. Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.
Deputy Manager – children’s home
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We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Prescot, Merseyside. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficultieswithin a children’s home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.
This is a permanent position working 38 hours per weekplus sleep ins. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential and all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent.
As a Deputy Manager you will be on shifts but it will be a compressed working week.
With sleep in’s included the total earnings will be between £32,000 – £34,000 a year.
As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team.
- Support the Registered Manager with external audits.
- Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children.
- Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
- Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction.
- Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members.
- Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.
Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:
- Genuine opportunities to progress to a Registered Manager
- Opportunity to work towards a level 5 qualification
- Free meals on shift
- Overtime rate
- Increase annual leave with length of service
- Work alongside and support a passionate Registered Manager
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Kieran.
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