Deputy Manager

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Location: Wigan

Salary: Points 24-35, £11.44 – £14.33 per hour, plus Night-Time Allowance (sleep in payment) @ £62.50

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Company:

The welfare of any young person or other service user is paramount.

We contribute to young people’s and service users support, learning, development and safeguarding and this is reflected in every aspect of our practice and service provision;

Our team will work with parents and families who are partners in the care, learning, development and safeguarding of their children recognising they are often the young person’s first and most enduring carers and educators.

The Role:

To assist the Registered Manager in ensuring all responsibilities of Designated Inspire Children’s Services Residential Homes are met.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Behave in a professional manner at all times with sensitivity, dignity and respect
2. Ensure the highest standards of care and support is evidenced at all times through internal quality assurance processes
3. Assist Y/P’s to realise their full potential in terms of the 5 outcomes of Every Child Matters & Help Children Achieve More initiatives
4. Implement individual and team learning and development plans in conjunction with professional and organisational requirements
5. In conjunction with Registered Manager ensure all policies and procedures are fully implemented
6. Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and review of policies and procedures as required
7. Provide and / or ensure supervision and appraisals are conducted to organisational standards and requirements in conjunction with Registered Manager
8. Work with Registered Manager at appropriate intervals to monitor and address staff performance via the performance management process
9. Assist in the management and be directly accountable for an allocated weekly budget.
10. Assist in the implementation of all designated areas of the children’s care plan in accordance with LAC or other reviews
11. Assist the Registered Manager in chairing regular team meetings on rotational basis
12. Assist the RM in ensuring team performance and service reviews are held when required
13. Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with organisational policies in respect of young people and staff
14. Check and monitor all staff recording in relation to daily tasks, housekeeping and health and hygiene
15. Attend or designate attendance to appropriate staff members for the attendance at all relevant Y/P care planning, reviews and meetings.
16. Promote equality at all times in respect of all care standards, values, practice, behaviour and performance
17. Partake in selection and recruitment process under direction of Human Resources
18. Ensure all administrative duties and tasks are completed according to legal and organisational requirements
19. Attend supervision / consultation sessions on an agreed basis with Registered Manager
20. Ensure preparation for internal and external audit and inspection is completed within relevant time scales
21. Utilise own transport in order to support young people to and from family contact, school, health appointments
22. Provide out of hours cover on a rota basis to offer appropriate management support as necessary

The Candidate:

Attitude:

• Genuine commitment to the welfare of Looked After children
• Committed to Anti-Oppressive practice and equality
• Honesty, Tolerance, Trust-worthy, Patience, Flexibility
• Interest in the development of other workers

Qualifications/Education:

• NVQ level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent
• NVQ 4 Management / QCF Management Level 5

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989/2004 and Every Child Matters & 5 outcomes
• Knowledge of Working Together 2012
• Human Rights Act 2000
• Equality Act 2010
• Data Protection Act 1998
• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Knowledge of child development & attachment
• Good range of knowledge of issues relating to young people with complex needs including mental health knowledge of Regulatory procedures

Work Experience:

• Four years of residential care experience.
• Experience in working with staff in a supervisory capacity

Skills and Abilities:

• Flexibility to respond to the needs of the unit and young people
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to motivate, supervise, appraise staff and ensure that training and development needs are met
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to complete risk assessments & Placement Plans in residential and community settings
• Excellent report writing and organisational skills
• Multi-disciplinary approach to meeting clinical, physical and emotional needs
• Car driver (with own transport).

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Support Worker, Carer, Care Support, Care Team Leader, Support Manager, Care Assistant, Social Worker, Support Team Leader, Care Coordinator, Support Assistant, Care Manager, Support Coordinator, Special Needs Support, Mental Health Support, Care Supervisor, Autism Support, Support Supervisor will be considered for this role.