Our client is opening a brand-new Children's home in Wythenshawe and they are seeking a Deputy Manager who has previous experience working in a residential setting and shares our commitment to creating a positive and safe living environment. The Deputy Manager will be accountable to the Registered Manager and deputise in their absence.
Duties will include but not limited too: * Ensuring that each young person has a plan which reflects his / her care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs and that this plan is regularly reviewed. * Allocating a Key Worker for each young person with the principal responsibility of implementing the childcare plan. * Establishing and monitoring high quality standards of care in line with National Minimum Standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose and developing quality assurance measures to ensure these standards are maintained. * Developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive. * Taking responsibility for progressing any complaints or child protection concerns * Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people
Candidates must possess: * Level 5 in Leadership & Management or Level 4 in Residential Childcare * Minimum of 2 years' experience working under OFSTED regulations * Significant residential care experience. * Evidence of continuing professional development. * Supervisory Experience. * Full Driving License
