Childrens Home Deputy Manager

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94Job Description:

Children’s Home Deputy Manager
Milton Keynes, MK6
£28,000 Per Annum Plus Sleep In Payments

We have an exciting opportunity to work with an organization that changes young people’s lives positively buy providing domestic, learning and life support for better lives and ensure they have the same opportunities as everyone else!

We are looking for a Children’s Home Deputy Manager for an EBD Home for up to 3 young people aged between 8 and 16 years.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that really supports people in their role and development. We are looking for an experience Deputy Manager or a Senior looking to step up

As Deputy Manager you will be supporting the manage in implementation of all young people’s placement including their development, monitoring, and review to ensure they at fully supported emotionally and mentally.

 

Duties:

• Support in managing the day-to-day running of the home in line with the care Standards Act.
• Provide support to young people with life skills and education.
• Take the lead in setting standards and evaluating achievements.
• Protect the young people from risks to their health, welfare and development inside and outside of the home.
• Provide effective leadership and provide team development and support.
• Liaising with inter-agencies
• Oversee staff training and qualifications
• Manage the homes expenditure and petty cash
• Ensure a safe environment with regular property checks in line with health & safety guidelines
• Be aware of safeguarding at all times
• Participate in the on-call Rota when necessary

 

To be considered for the role you require the following:

• Minimum Level 3 in Children & Young People
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience withing a children’s residential home sector
• Minimum of 2 years children’s home senior experience
• Experience of working with complex and emotional behavioural needs in young people
• Understanding of the current Ofsted inspection framework
• Knowledge of current governing legislation and procedures for caring for children
• Ability to manage time and resource es effectively

 

 

Salary & Extra Payments:

£28,000 per Annum Plus sleep in payments

 

If you want to make a difference in young people lives and have the necessary experience, then this is a fantastic opportunity … so apply now!

Please call for further information or email a copy of your CV to   and we will contact you straight away.

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire