Deputy Manager

Job Title: Deputy Manager
Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Salary: £16ph + Time & 3rd for Weekends + £70per sleep
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Mental Health, age 7 to 17 on Admission
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Equivalent
Experience: Min 2 Years within a Children’s Residential, ideally EBD or Mental Health
Employment Type: Permanent / PAYE
About you…
You will have 2 years of direct experience working within a children’s home within the last 5 years. You will have a sound knowledge of and experience executing and performing:
Care Plans
Case Management
Staff Supervisions
Actioning Reg 44’s
Risk Assessments (Impact risk assessment experience is desirable)
Education Plans
Working with MDTs
Previously been a Key Worker for a YP
Understand policies and legislations such as the 9 Standards, SCIFF, Reg 40, Reg 45
Supporting Children…
You must lead and manage the home in the absence of the registered manager in a way that delivers the ethos, outcomes and approach set out in the home's Statement of Purpose. You will also play a role in shaping the ethos of the home through developing a culture of high aspiration for children which is demonstrated through the care, resources and opportunities offered to the children.
You should support the RSW and Seniors/Team Leaders to be ambitious for every child in the home and to gain skills and experience that enable them to actively support each child to achieve their potential. To ensure that staff understand and can meet each child's needs, in line with their responsibilities, you will need to have a good level of understanding of the needs of the children in their care.
About the Home and the Provider...
Their currently 2 homes that we are requiting for; a 2 bed and a 3 bed. Both homes cater for children and YPs with Mental Health (Autism, ADAH, Self-Harm, Suicide Risk).
An independent organisation registered with CQC and Ofsted specialises in providing specialist residential placements for young people and young adults with mental health difficulties. They offer intensive, individualised community care with 24-hour mental health crisis management.
The organisation has identified a significant number of young people and young adults facing complex mental health difficulties who are either considered unsuitable for inpatient hospital settings, experience recurrent hospital admissions, or face delayed discharges due to inadequate or delayed access to mental health services in the community.
Their services encompass specialist therapeutic placements supported by an in-house multi-disciplinary mental health team. They prioritise holistic care within the community, aiming to empower young individuals towards independence and a high quality of life.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
Samuel on 0113 318 0595, or,
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SGS Care Ltd is the Recruiting Partner of the referenced company above.
Their commitment to safeguarding:Our client is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in their care. Therefore, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.
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