Deputy Manager - Home for Children and Young People (EBD)

Deputy Manager - Children and Young People (EBD)- Doddington, Cambridgeshire

£22,040 - £23,040 + sleep-in allowance (£2,000-£3,000)

A private provider of education and residential care for young people with EBD are currently looking to recruit a Deputy Manager for a highly regarded residential home in Doddington, Cambridgeshire.

The role:

• Actively contribute towards the provision of quality care, within which the health, welfare, education and development of young people is promoted
• To contribute towards the maintenance of a positive, safe and homely environment, including the promotion of a warm and accepting atmosphere, where the safety and care of young people is paramount. Ensure proper and appropriate nurturing for all young people with particular attention to the provision of primary care in matters of food, health, clothing and environment
• To work actively in partnership with parents, social workers and other professionals and agencies to fulfil effectively the responsibility of parenting young people and to ensure the maintenance and promotion of appropriate family links. Ensure reports for 'Looked After’ reviews are written accurately and appropriately, guiding staff where needed and within the prescribed timescale.
• To guide the staff team in using effective care practice, de-escalating and diversionary strategies and recognised techniques to manage young people who exhibit challenging, threatening and confrontational behaviour. Consistently act in accordance with Company Behaviour Management Policy and ensure appropriate recording of incidents.
• To take day to day responsibility for the running of the shift and giving appropriate support and direction to the staff team. Assist the Head of Care in producing the rota and in the deployment of the staff to ensure adequate staff cover at all times within the financial constraints of the staffing budget.
• To ensure that the Home’s policies and procedures are adhered to and that resources are managed effectively
• To actively promote the Home’s equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice policies
• To assist in the recruitment process and decisons with regards to new emplyees/ staff members

The successful candidate will have NVQ3 Social Care -Children and Young People qualification or equivalent, along with managerial experience of working with young people that display challenging behaviour. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy / Team Manager or highly skilled Senior Support Worker.