Deputy Manager

Eden Brown Synergy has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager (Residential Children's Home) to join an exciting group offering care and education services for children and young people.

The Deputy Manager would have an opportunity to support the Registered Manager in the opening of a new therapeutic care service for children and young people

The purpose of the role:

• The Deputy Manager would be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led and supported by a Service Manager and Registered Manager.
• The Deputy Manager would lead a team along with other professionals, providing therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child focused on obtaining the best outcomes.
• Will be responsible for delivery of quality care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home and all day to day management matters.
• You will act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.
• Responsible for supervision and mentoring of staff, organisation of work patterns, facilitation of care focussed training and accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience working within Childrens residential care.
• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Team leader in a Children's Residential Care setting
• NVQ Level 4 in Management or Young People or above
• Related knowledge of OFSTED legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Highly driven, proactive and enthusiastic.
• A strong people manager with a hands on approach.
• Experience of budgets and rota's.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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