Job Ref: 213097870

Date: 2021-01-29 09:57:09

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Job Paths 4 U are seeking a highly-skilled, motivated and experienced Deputy Children’s Home Manager for a Residential Children’s Home-based in Milton Keynes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking genuine career progression to work for a reputable and growing children’s residential services care group with homes nationwide.

This position would suit someone who is currently working as a Team Leader or Deputy Manager in a Children's Residential Home with at least 1 year’s experience of leading a team and looking for career progression.

As the Deputy Manager, you will support the aims and objectives of the setting and assist the registered manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children and young people with complex and challenging behaviour.

Deputy Children’s Home Manager Duties and Responsibilities include:

* Assisting the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose

* Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager

* Support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people

* Undertake direct work with Children and young people as appropriate

* Be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints

* Work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people

* Ensuring that each young person has an allocated key worker

* Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child's placement plan

* Providing managerial control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities

* Assist with the recruitment and retention of staff including induction training for new staff into the home

* Supervision of new starters during their probationary period

Minimum Requirements for this role are:

* Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent (essential)

* Leadership experience

* Current driving licence

* At least 1 years experience working in residential care with young people with complex and challenging behaviour

This role-based in Milton Keynes is a commutable distance from Luton, Northampton, Buckingham, Bedford and surrounding areas and is not far from the M1 /M40 motorways.

Benefits for this role include:

* Additional leave for length of service

* Casual dress

* Discounted or free food

* On-site parking

* Referral programme

* Store discounts

* Ongoing training and support

Salary: £28,750 – £31,500 per year depending on experience

Contact: Adam at Job Paths 4 U on (phone number removed)

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