Deputy manager of children 39;s home

Are you seeking an opportunity to step up into a Deputy Manager role or already an experienced Deputy Manager looking for a role with fast future progression? An excellent opportunity has become available to become a Deputy Manager of Children rsquo;s Home in an established home where the current Deputy will soon be progressing internally. This small and nurturing company is set within Slough, still with access to the excellent amenities of the local community but also close to the countryside, offering the children who live here the opportunity to take part in activities within the great outdoors. This EBD Residential home for children offers the young people a nurturing and therapeutic environment to live. As a Deputy Manager of Children rsquo;s Home you will be supported by a highly experienced Registered Manager and Senior Management team with a wealth of experience in children rsquo;s residential homes to support your introduction into the company and ongoing progression through your role. This home is specifically tailored to support children and young people with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties using a Therapeutic approach. Utilising the Dan Hughes, PACE and DDP models among others. As a minimum each child will be supported with a weekly session with our on site Therapist who will work in partnership with yourself and key workers to support the young people consistently across the service. Our aim is for the young people to have a safe, caring and compassionate environment from all angles. The on site therapist also provides monthly training sessions for all staff. The ideal candidate will have experience working within an EBD residential home for children within a supervisory role and have completed a Level 3 or 4 Residential Childcare qualification. You will receive training to ready you for the next steps of your career. Salary GBP38,000 - GBP41,000 Benefits of Deputy Manager of Children rsquo;s Home: Supported by highly experienced Registered Manager, Directors, RI and Senior Manager Working in an Outstanding home with highly experienced team and settled children Excellent opportunity to progress into more senior roles with a clear plan for growth in 2024 and 2025 Responsibilities of Deputy Manager of Children rsquo;s Home: Supporting the Registered Manager with the day to day responsibilities of running a children rsquo;s EBD home for example: Create a nurturing and homely environment for the children to feel safe and secure, supported and understood Supporting the introduction, onboarding and training of new staff Ongoing development of staff within the home to progress within Supporting with the referral and matching processes for new children Supporting a reflective environment where staff are able to opening discuss what #39;s going well and what could be improved to create a better environment for the children Supporting the RM with Ofsted visits, reg 44 visits and reg 45 reports - learning as you go Liaising with internal and external professionals Fostering a good relationship with social workers and family of the children Have an excellent understanding and knowledge of safeguarding processes and policies Sharing the on call responsibilities between yourself and the RM Keeping a record of support and focusing on positive outcomes for the children Working in a team and delegation of tasks to upskill and create a strong, successful team Requirements of Deputy Manager of Children rsquo;s Home: Must have at least 1 year experience within the last 5 working in a residential childcare environment Must hold a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent Must have experience with EBD and ACEs Must have experience within a supervisory role within a residential home Must be a driver living within a reasonable distance to the home Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 5 in Leadership Management If this role ticks all your boxes please apply today or call Katy on (phone number removed)