DEPUTY MANAGER LIVERPOOL

INTERACTION HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ARE LOOKING FOR A DEPUTY MANAGER FOR A CHILDREN'S SERVICE IN LIVERPOOL

Main Purpose of the Role:

The Deputy Manager is responsible for utilising effectively all available resources to deliver evidence-based, outcomes-focused childcare in the absence of the Registered Manager. Under the direction of the Registered Manager, you will demonstrate practical leadership and management in childcare, organise and support staff to provide the best possible care for each child and young person.

The Deputy Manager is employed for 40 hours per week, which will include day duties working with the manager, evenings, weekends, and sleeping-in duties.

The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care for the children and young people that reside in the home, as well as the developments of the home. The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager in ensuring that the home is compliant with Regulations, and that the regulatory documents are maintained and updated regularly.

Equal Opportunities:

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Managers are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supporting the Registered Manager:

• Ensure the effective implementation of the Children Act 1989 and the accompanying guidance and regulations (Vol.4 Residential Care), the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2001.
• Ensure that any matters relating to child protection are managed in line with current legislation, national standards, and best safeguarding practice.
• Maintain the highest possible standards of childcare and ensure that each child and young person's agreed placement plan is fully implemented.
• Co-ordinate and access the appropriate services (health, education, therapy) to ensure the needs of each child and young person are met.
• Support the Registered Manager with maintaining records and documents for the home, in line with regulatory requirements.
• Any other tasks as required.

• Lead and manage a team of Residential Childcare workers.
• Engage in supervision with the Registered Homes Manager.
• Day-to-day leadership and management in childcare practice within the home, modelling best practice to ensure best outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure that all staff are familiar with, and implement, (Supporting Journeys) SJ practice regarding safeguarding and child protection.
• Induct, supervise, coach, and appraise staff, ensuring that they, in turn, embrace and deliver the approach in their engagement with children and young people.
• Prepare agenda, lead, and ensure the timely recording of staff meetings as directed.
• Participate in the on-call system outside of designated hours.
• To manage the home in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Support with the management of the home's budget, as directed by the home's manager.
• Undertaking annual appraisal of carers.
• Addressing issues in relation to conduct and competence of carers.
• Undertaking management investigations when required.
• Assist the Registered Manager in promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities.

• To be involved in recruitment of staff including short-listing, interviewing, and inducting new employees.
• Supervise a team of Residential Childcare workers.
• Develop Individual Personal Development Plans with staff, to ensure that their training needs are identified and met in line with SJ approach to childcare.
• Ensure that staff are remaining compliant with their training needs and competency assessments.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure that the accommodation is maintained to safe, high standards.
• Manage delegated budgets to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiencies as directed by the Registered Manager.
• Manage the rota to ensure optimal child welfare within existing resources.
• To ensure that the home's regulatory standards are maintained, including:
• Statement of Purpose
• Children's Guide
• Location Risk Assessment
• Health and Safety
• Manage complaints in the absence of the manager.
• Any other tasks as required.

Job Info

Job Title: DEPUTY MANAGER LIVERPOOL

Company: Interaction Recruitment

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Posted:

Closes: Jan 5th 2025

Sector: Management

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time