Childrens Residential Deputy Manager

Dudley, England, gb

Children's Residential Deputy Manager

Dudley - Full UK Manual Driver Licence - essential

We are seeking a Qualified Children's Deputy Manager for our home based in Dudley. 

About us

Inspire provide care and support to children and young people between the ages of 3-18 years with a range of difficulties, such as learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical disabilities, attachment difficulties and life-limiting conditions. Inspire is part of the CareTech Family. Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK

We hold a belief that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children are part of the community, enjoying all that this offers including celebrations, events and fundraising.

In your new role you will:

• Providing managerial control and direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities.
• Assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
• Support and manage the staff team to enable them to meet the needs of the children effectively by leading the shift and making informed decisions.
• Supervision of new starters during their probationary period.
• Work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people this may include evenings and weekends Identifying and progressing individual training and development needs of staff in the context of their personnel development plans
• Meet the physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural and educational needs of young people 
• Ensure that each member of staff is aware of each child’s placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementation
• Act as a role model by demonstrating appropriate pro-social ways of managing behaviours associated with diagnosis i.e. autism 
• Deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager

You will ideally have

• Good understanding of the developmental needs and milestones of young people with complex needs and or Learning disabilities
• Level 4 children and Young people
• At least 2 years’ experience within a Senior/ Team Leader position working with children and young people
• Ability to communicate, engage and form positive relationships with young people, parent/carers and other professionals.
• Have proven skills, knowledge and/or experience in managing and leading a team in a positive and effective manner 
• Ability to produce clear and concise written reports and records of good standard and verbally present information and views.
• Driving Licence (Preferred but not essential)
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children & Young people

Benefits

• As part of this role, we offer a range of specialist training programmes to support you in your work and invest in your professional development. These include:
• Fully Paid induction programme
• Child protection training
• Full suite of e-learning modules available that provide continuous knowledge and development.
• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Free DBS check- Adults and Children’s barred list
• Pension Scheme
• *£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.

Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within Inspire and CareTech only.

Childrens Residential Deputy Manager [SYS-17142]