Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager Children's Home Darlaston Walsall West Midlands WS10 We have an immediate vacancy for a Deputy Manager in Darlaston Walsall This is a permanent role for someone who has experience managing and supervising to join our 4 bed home in Darlaston Area Walsall You will be Supporting 8-18s with SEMH and complex needs , helping to overcome their daily challenges to empower them to live a life they love. There will be excellent progression opportunities if required. Deputy Manager Salary and Benefits Salary £50,000 to £55,000 per annum depending on experience qualifications and availabiity. • Additional overtime and sleep-in enhancements on offer. • Ongoing training and development including the opportunity to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. • Generous holiday entitlement. • Genuine opportunity for progression into a Children’s Home Registered Manager position. Deputy Manager Key Responsibilities: * Assist and support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the residential care of the Ofsted registered home, to provide a high quality service which meets the individual needs of the children and young people and to help create and maintain a non-institutionalised, child centred safe community home for extremely vulnerable children with EBD complex needs and behaviour difficulties. * Take on on-call duties outside of working hours in support of the home dealing with situations in line with children’s homes regulations and company procedures * Support staff on a day to day basis promoting good practice and responding to concerns or first line complaints. * Take part in the assessment process of potential new admissions to the home. * Oversee record keeping and take part in the regular auditing of the children and young people’s records, responding to any issues requiring further action, including those identified at reviews. * Manage and provide supervision for designated support workers and night waking support worker Deputy Manager Requirements • Recent experience working either as a Children’s Home Deputy Manager or as a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker in a Children’s Home supporting SEMH and challenging behaviour. With at least 2 years supervisory experience • Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).(Hold a Level 4 or 5 in Children & Education also preferred) • Full UK Driving Licence. You will be required to be flexible in your hours supporting the children the staff and the Manager This is a great opportunity to work in a settled home. To apply or for more information on this Deputy Manager in Walsall opportunity Please contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions