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 Buntingford, Hertfordshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a 3 bed EBD residential home. This is a permanent position working a mixture of shifts with the occasional sleep in duty. Our client will consider Senior’s looking to step up but they must have deputised at times. Level 3 / 4 Residential childcare and Full UK driving License is compulsory. Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying a between £15.80 – £16.40 per hour + £63.00 sleep in payment (on average 1 per week) 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
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Buntingford, Hertfordshire.
If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a 3 bed EBD residential home.
This is a permanent position working a mixture of shifts with the occasional sleep in duty.
Our client will consider Senior’s looking to step up but they must have deputised at times. Level 3 / 4 Residential childcare and Full UK driving License is compulsory.
Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying a between £15.80 – £16.40 per hour + £63.00 sleep in payment (on average 1 per week)
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 Leadership and Management.
- 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 Tom Wilson.
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