Elite

Deputy Children's Home Manager - Loughborough

Deputy Manager – CYP

Loughborough, Leicestershire

£11.70 per hour rising to £12.40 per hour after 18 months 

I am looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to work in a fantastic residential home for up to six children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.  This a great opportunity to join a friendly team and gives you the opportunity to bring in new ideas.

In this role your duties will include:

  • Assisting the Registered Manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose
  • Deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager
  • Supporting and managing a staff team to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people
  • Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people
  • Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model.
  • Assisting in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive

For this role you will need to have:

  • NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)
  • Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in working with children and young people or be working towards this
  • An understanding the needs of BESD children including managing challenging behaviour
  • In depth knowledge of ‘Every Child Matters’
  • Knowledge of National Minimum Standards
  • Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation
  • Team Building Skills
  • Supervision Skills
  • The ability to manage teams effectively
  • 1 years’ relevant supervisory experience
  • 12 months experience of working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviour For more information on this role, please call Elite on 01604 879345.
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We always have permanent vacancies which we recruit for on behalf of companies who are looking for high quality staff - this includes care management and residential homes manager posts.

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