Deputy Manager Residential

We are looking for a Deputy Managerto join our Ofsted rated GOOD in all areas 4 bed Childrens Home supporting 8-18 year olds with EBD and challenging behaviours.

The team including Registered Manager, Responsible Individual and Directors will be there with full support and encourage training qualifications and progression.

Requirements

Work with the young person and team to develop strategies to reduce behaviours/work with unlined factors and stimuli/triggers.

Develop therapeutic response for the team to follow.

Will not be fazed by challenging and complexbehaviours

Knowledge of CHR 2015 and the QS

Awareness of Equal Opportunities/ADP issues

Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislation

Team-building skills

Supervision skill

Ability to manage teams effectively.

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Understanding the needs of looked-after children including managing challenging behaviour

Excellent organisational skills 12 months relevant supervisory experience

24 months experience of working in a residential setting with and managing challenging behaviour.

Expectations and responsibilities

Resilience and emotional regulation:stays composed during incidents, conflict or crisis; can debrief and reset effectively.

On-call capability:confident in managing concerns, giving clear direction to staff, and escalating appropriately; makes defensible decisions at pace.

Leadership and role-modelling:sets expectations, holds boundaries, promotes a positive culture, and supports staff performance and wellbeing.

Initiative and problem-solving:identifies risks early, anticipates staffing/practical needs, and takes ownership to resolve issues.

Safeguarding and risk management:strong understanding of safeguarding processes, missing-from-care responses, incident management and learning.

Care planning and outcomes focus:contributes to meaningful plans, routines and goals; promotes education, health and positive activities.

Quality and compliance:maintains strong recording, medication oversight (where applicable), audits/checks, and readiness for regulation/inspections.

Communication and professional curiosity:works effectively with social workers, schools, health and other partners; asks the right questions and challenges respectfully.

Shift coordination:manages rotas/cover, handovers and daily priorities to keep the home running smoothly.

Reflective practice:learns from incidents, welcomes feedback, and helps embed improvement across the home.

Deputy Manager qualifications: Diploma L3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent), willingness to complete Diploma L5 L&M in H&S

Salary

£38k Per annum plus occasional sleeps

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